A graduate of Buffalo State College with a Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts, Mrs. Bellia is a long-time resident of Elkin, having moved to the community in 1992. She is also the proud parent of two Elkin High School graduates.

Board Member – Jillann Bellia – Elkin City Schools

A graduate of Buffalo State College with a Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts, Mrs. Bellia is a long-time resident of Elkin, having moved to the community in 1992. She is also the proud parent of two Elkin High School graduates. Throughout her career, she was known for her commitment to student achievement, her passion for the arts, and her ability to build strong connections with students, staff, and families.

Jill Bellia earned a bachelor's degree in fine arts from Buffalo State College. She has two children.

Staff Directory | Elkin City Schools

Jillann Bellia was sworn in as a member of the Elkin City Schools Board of Education on July 1, 2024, following her unanimous appointment by the board. A recently retired educator, Mrs. Bellia brings over 20 years of experience in North Carolina public education, including 16.5 years of dedicated service within Elkin City Schools.

Chairman Harris informed the audience that it was time for the Special Recognition portion of the agenda. The Board recognized the following individuals: Adam Beshears, Elkin Elementary and Middle School Art teacher; Emily
Rycroft, Elkin Elementary School Assistant Principal; Jill Bellia,
Elkin Elementary School Art Teacher; and, Jude Lloyd, Elkin High
School Wrestling Team.

Surry County Board of Commissioners — 2018 Combined BOCC Minutes (PDF)

Jill Bellia is a recently retired educator who worked in North Carolina public education for over 20 years, including 16.5 years with Elkin City Schools. She previously worked as an art teacher at Elkin Elementary School.

Jill is a recently retired educator who worked in North Carolina public education for over 20 years, including 16.5 years with Elkin City Schools. She previously worked as an art teacher at Elkin Elementary School.

Also on the ballot for Elkin in November will be three seats on the Elkin City Schools Board of Education. Incumbent Chairwoman Jennifer Kleinheksel (R), representing the West District, is running unopposed. Incumbents Jill Bellia and Earl Blackburn, both Republicans, are running in the City District race. Mary Johnson, running as an unaffiliated candidate, is also joining the race in the City District.

Contested race for Elkin town board

Jill currently serves as a member of the Elkin City Schools Board of Education. She was appointed by the board and sworn in on July 1, 2024.

Elkin School Board selects new board member - The Elkin Tribune

2026 North Carolina General Election

As of September 2, 2026, Jill Bellia did not have a website or any information online.

School Curriculum

School Facilities & Resources

Student Wellbeing

Mrs. Bellia brings a classroom-informed perspective to the board and is committed to strengthening communication between educators, the board, and the community. Her goal is to support student success, promote high morale across the district, and ensure that decisions made at the board level reflect the needs and realities of today’s classrooms.

Committed to strengthening communication between educators, the board, and the community, while ensuring board decisions reflect classroom needs.

- Committed to strengthening communication between educators, the board, and the community, while ensuring board decisions reflect classroom needs.

Teachers

Access to Education

Jill Bellia

As of September 2, 2026, Jill Bellia’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Mauricio Mendez

Buket Urgen

Earl M. Blackburn

Mary Johnson

- The Board of Education runs the public school system, and it is entirely independent from the rest of the city government. 
- Board of Education members work together to make school policy, set the budget, and make decisions about the superintendent’s personnel recommendations.
- Members of the board must act as a unit based on majority rule. A member cannot make decisions or act independently.
- Board of Education members are elected to staggered four-year terms in nonpartisan elections.