Board Members
Dr. Evelyn Shaw Wilson, Board Chair - District 1
District 1
Phone: (252) 977-7462
Address: 1809 Stancil Dr., Rocky Mount, NC 27801
Employment:
Dr. Wilson retired from the North Carolina Cooperative Extension where she was a family and consumer science education agent.
Dr. Wilson is an active member of NCCBSBM, NCSBA, NSBA and at her church, Mount Zion First Baptist. Evelyn serves on the Appeals Committee. She was elected in 1990 and has served numerous consecutive terms as Board Chair. She has received several NCSBA and NSBA awards for service. Dr. Wilson is recognized as a member of the Scholar's Circle by the NCSBA for her completion of 900+ training hours.
Institutions
North Carolina Central University
Long Branch Bible Institute
Degrees and Certifications:
Bachelor of Science in Vocational Home Economics
Doctorate of Philosophy
Mrs. Lillie R. Worsley - District 2
District 2
Phone: (252)823-0303
Address: 1007 N Main Street Tarboro, NC 27886
Mrs. Lillie R. Worsley is a native of Leggett, North Carolina and a graduate of North Edgecombe High School. She furthered her education by attending Durham Business College majoring in Business Administration and Data Processing.
Employment:
Mrs. Lillie R. Worsley worked for Nash County Health Department as the Finance Officer. Prior to that service, Mrs. Worsley worked for the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services Division of Public Health as an Administrative Consultant for local public health departments. In addition, she worked for Edgecombe County as an Administrative Assistant in the Finance Department and an Accounting Specialist at the public health department.
Volunteer:
Mrs. Worsley serves her community by volunteering and partnering with several organizations including Peacemakers of Rocky Mount, North Carolina, and Ripple Effects a Community Transformation Organization of Rocky Mount, North Carolina. She serves as a Commissioner for The Redevelopment Commission of the Town of Tarboro. She is an active member of His Majesty's Children Church in Tarboro, North Carolina.
Institutions
Durham Business College
Degrees and Certifications:
Business Administration & Data Processing
Dr. Evelyn Johnson - District 3
District 3
Phone: (252) 823-4898
Address: 309 NC 111-122 South, Tarboro, NC 27886
Dr. Johnson attended Winston-Salem State University where she received a Bachelor's degree in elementary education in 1969. She then went on to earn a Master's degree in administration and supervision in 1980 before attending Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida where she received a Doctorate degree in educational leadership in 1995.
Employment:
Dr. Johnson began her teaching career as an elementary teacher at West Edgecombe Middle School in 1969 before moving to Coker-Wimberly Elementary in 1970. She then took a position as assistant principal at SouthWest Edgecombe High School in 1986 and then Principal at Roberson Elementary in 1987. Following her time at Roberson Elementary, Dr. Johnson became an executive assistant at the Leadership Institute of North Carolina at the North Carolina Department of Education in 1991 where she remained until 1992 when she filled the role of staff development director with Edgecombe County Schools. Between 1993 and 2005 Dr. Johnson served as a principal at several different schools in the district. In 2006 she became the director of special projects with the school system before starting her own business, Rainbo Renaissance Creative Solutions where she acts as a leadership coach and motivational speaker.
Volunteer:
Dr. Johnson dedicates her personal time to helping several organizations including the Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development, NC Principals and Assistant Principal's Association, Phoenix Society, Cities in Schools, Leadership Connection, Inc. and Edgecombe County Arts Council. Dr. Johnson is also a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority and Phi Delta Kappa.
Institutions
Winston-Salem State University
Nova Southeastern University
Degrees and Certifications:
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
Master's in Administration & Supervision
Doctorate in Education Leadership
Mr. William Ellis, Vice Chair - District 4
District 4
Phone: (252) 827-4285
Address: P. O. Box 453, Macclesfield, NC 27852
William Ellis was elected to the Edgecombe County Board of Education in 2016.
William S. Ellis Jr. was born and raised in Macclesfield, N.C. and graduated from South Edgecombe High School. He received a BS degree from Atlantic Christian College, a MA degree in Physical Education, a MA degree in Administration, and a Educational Specialist degree all from East Carolina University.
Mr. Ellis began his teaching career in 1980 at North Edgecombe High School before moving to SouthWest Edgecombe High School in 1984 as Head Basketball Coach. He returned to North Edgecombe in 1988 as assistant principal and held that position until being named principal in 1992 until 1994. Mr. Ellis became principal of South Edgecombe Middle School in 1994 until 2001 when he was named principal of G.W. Carver Elementary School where he served until his retirement in 2016.
During an educational career span of 36 years Mr. Ellis was named Coach of the Year twice and Principal of the Year three times. He currently serves as a Career Coach for Edgecombe Community College. Mr. Ellis is married to Angela Ellis and has two adult daughters and five grandchildren. He is a member of Webbs Chapel Baptist Church where he serves as a Deacon. Mr. Ellis was originally elected to the Edgecombe County Board of Education in 2016 and currently serves on the policy committee.
Institutions
Atlantic Christian College
East Carolina University
Degrees and Certifications:
Master's in Physical Eduation
Educational Specialist (EDS)
Master's in Administration
Mrs. Ann R. Kent - District 5
Phone: (252) 823-7862
Address: 309 Cambridge Dr., Tarboro, NC 27886
Mrs. Kent attended East Carolina University where she received a Bachelor's degree in Intermediate Education with a concentration in language arts and science and a certificate in reading "A" in 1979. She then returned in 1984 to attend graduate school and earned a Master's degree in reading education and a certificate in reading "G" in 1987. Mrs. Kent went back to East Carolina in 1987 to receive a specialist degree in reading education and learning disabilities in 1992; she also earned a reading "AG" certificate.
Mrs. Kent has served on several local committees and boards at W.A. Pattillo A+ School, Stocks Elementary and Tarboro High School.
Personal:
She is married to John E. (Rusty) Kent, Jr. and they have four adult children and seven grandchildren. All attend public school.
Statement from Ann Kent:
"Some of our greatest priorities include:" 1) Budget. We are watching the use of every dollar very carefully as funding streams continue to shrink. We must remain fiscally sound and do our best to protect and provide services for the classrooms. 2) Superintendent Selection. Having worked with different superintendents and several interims since 1994, I understand how a change in leadership can affect the district. Superintendent John Farrelly is an excellent leader, who has built strong leadership for our district at the school level and in Central Services. 3) Technology Advances. We must continue to push forward in this area. Our graduates must be ready to keep up in the 21st century work force. 4) Work force Preparedness. Our students must be well-educated, but also must have the "soft" skills expected by employers.
"I am pleased to have the opportunity to represent District 5 on the Board of Education and appreciate our community's support," said Kent. "I feel an obligation to inform my constituents about the Board's accomplishments and goals for the future of education in Edgecombe County. I'd like to encourage everyone to monitor the district's web site www.ecps.us and contact me directly with questions, concerns, or compliments for the district."
Employment:
Retired from Edgecombe Community College after working from 1980-2018. She served as an instructor, coordinator and department chair in the Developmental Studies program.
Volunteer:
Ann Elise Roberson Kent was originally elected to the Edgecombe County Board of Education in 1994. She has served numerous consecutive terms as the Board Vice Chair and two terms as Board Chair. She serves as chair of the Policy Committee and serves on the Bond Committee.
Institutions
East Carolina University
Degrees and Certifications:
Bachelor of Science in Intermediate Education
Certificate in reading "A"
Master's Degree in Reading Education
Certificate in reading "G"
Specialist Degree in Reading Education and Learning Disabilities
Certificate in reading "AG"
Reverend Raymond Privott - District 6
District 6
Email: Reverend Raymond Privott
Phone: (252) 823-2464
Address: 1207 Rodgers Drive, Tarboro, NC 27886
Reverend Raymond Privott is a native of Edenton, North Carolina and a graduate of the D.F. Walker High School of that city. He received a BS Degree from Fayetteville State University and a MA Degree from East Carolina University. He has done post graduate studies at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary at Wake Forest and East Carolina University.
Reverend Privott's career in education spans from Halifax County to Tarboro/Edgecombe County. He has served as a high school English and Social Studies teacher, high school football, basketball and track coach, middle school basketball coach, high school athletic director, assistant band director, middle and high school assistant principal and principal. He has served as either principal or interim principal of nine of the schools in the Edgecombe County School System. Reverend Privott has served as pastor of churches in Rocky Mount and Oak City North Carolina, and presently serves as Stated Supply Pastor of the Mt. Pisgah Presbyterian Church.
Institutions
Fayetteville State University
East Carolina University
Degrees and Certifications:
Bachelor of Science in Education
Master's in Arts Education
Mrs. Jewel Calhoun - District 2
District 7
Phone: 252-567-7500
Address: 66 Lynnwood Dr., Elm City, NC 27822
Jewel Calhoun was elected to serve on the Edgecombe County Board of Education in 2022 and serves on the Policy Committee.
Jewel Calhoun has been a resident of Edgecombe County her entire life. She was born and raised in Pinetops, NC and currently resides in the Temperance Hall community. She is married and has one daughter.
Mrs. Calhoun is currently employed by Lumen, formerly CenturyLink. She began her career here in 1994 after receiving an Associate's Degree from Edgecombe Community College in Nursing. She has also completed Continuing Education courses for Cisco certifications at Edgecombe Community College.
Mrs. Calhoun currently serves on several committees at her church.
Institution:
Edgecombe Community College
Degrees and Certifications:
Associates in Nursing
Certificate in Cisco CCNA