Board Members

District 1

Email: Dr. Evelyn Shaw Wilson

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

District 2

Email: Mrs. Lillie R. Worsley

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

District 3

Email: Dr. Evelyn Johnson

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

District 4

Email: Mr. William Ellis

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

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

District 7

Email: Mrs. Crystal Wimes-Anderson

Crystal Wimes-Anderson is a graduate of Lincoln Park Academy in Fort Pierce, Florida, part of the St. Lucie County School System. She attended the University of Florida, where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Rehabilitative Services. She then attended Florida International University, where she received a Master of Public Health degree in Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. Following completion of her master’s degree, Crystal attended the University of North Florida, where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing. She also completed a Certificate in Nonprofit Management through Duke University.

Employment:

Crystal has more than 15 years of professional experience in healthcare, public health, education, and quality improvement. Her career has included positions in school health, rehabilitation, acute care, dialysis, home health, community health, and healthcare quality. She has more than 14 years of experience in dialysis and has also served as a state surveyor and healthcare educator. She has taught nursing assistants through the American Red Cross and has extensive experience in clinical education and professional development.

Crystal currently serves as Clinical Education Manager with Fresenius Medical Care, where she provides leadership in clinical education and professional development. Volunteer/Community Service:

Crystal is committed to community service and advocacy. She is involved with the Historic Edgemont Community Association, Southeast Rocky Mount Community, and Rocky Mount Together, supporting community engagement and neighborhood improvement efforts. She also volunteers with the American Red Cross Disaster Response Team, providing support to individuals and families affected by disasters and emergencies.

Institutions:

Lincoln Park Academy — Fort Pierce, Florida
University of Florida
Florida International University
University of North Florida
Duke University
Edgecombe Community College

Degrees and Certifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Rehabilitative Services — University of Florida