Evelyn J. Johnson

Evelyn is from Tarboro, North Carolina. She attended Winston-Salem State University. She has a Bachelor of Science in elementary education from Winston-Salem State University, a master's degree in education administration and supervision from East Carolina University, and a Doctor of Philosophy in educational leadership from Nova Southeastern University.

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Evelyn J. Johnson is currently a member of the Edgecombe County Board of Education representing District 3. She ran in the general election for the seat on March 5, 2024. She serves on the board overseeing the district’s 14 schools.

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Evelyn is from Tarboro, North Carolina. She attended Winston-Salem State University. She has a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Winston-Salem State University. She has a master’s degree in education administration and supervision from East Carolina University and a Doctor of Philosophy in educational leadership from Nova Southeastern University.

Evelyn J. Johnson is currently a member of the Edgecombe County Board of Education representing District 3.

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- The Board of Education runs the public school system. They create policies that establish standards, accountability and evaluation of essential operations of the school system.
- The Board of Education member hires a superintendent and can remove them when necessary. The superintendent assists the Board of Education in implementing the board’s policies. 
- The Board of Education is charged with deciding the school budget. This means they decide how to allocate money between different services, such as teacher pay, repairing school facilities, or access to technology.
- Board of Education members are elected every four years. 