North Carolina

2026 North Carolina General Election

Evelyn J. Johnson

Evelyn is a motivational speaker and coach for educators. She works at ejohnson Consulting, LLC. She previously worked as a classroom teacher for Edgecombe County Public Schools, as an assistant principal at South Edgecombe Middle School and Southwest Edgecombe High School, and as principal at Roberson Elementary School and Phillips Middle School.

Evelyn J. Johnson, EdD, Celebrated for Leadership in Education

Evelyn J. Johnson's campaign for Edgecombe County Board of Education member, District 3, is her first entry into politics.

Evelyn J. Johnson (Edgecombe County Board of Education District 3 ...

As of April 6, 2026, Evelyn J. Johnson’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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. She has a Doctor of Philosophy in educational leadership from Nova Southeastern University.

Evelyn is a motivational speaker and coach. She works at ejohnson Consulting, LLC. She previously worked for Edgecombe County Schools as a classroom teacher for 15 years, then served as assistant principal at South Edgecombe Middle School and Southwest Edgecombe High School, and as principal of Roberson Elementary School and Phillips Middle School.

Evelyn Johnson has a bachelor 27s degree in elementary education from Winston-Salem State University, a master 27s degree in education administration and supervision from East Carolina University, and a Doctor of Philosophy in educational leadership from Nova Southeastern University. She is currently writing a book about the experience of losing her husband and son.

Evelyn is a consultant and motivational speaker. She is the owner of ejohnson Consulting, LLC. She previously worked as a classroom teacher and principal in Edgecombe County for 15 years. She also served as an assistant principal at South Edgecombe Middle School and Southwest Edgecombe High School. 

Evelyn ran for election to the Edgecombe County Board of Education to represent District 3 in North Carolina in 2026.

- 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. 

Member of the board that governs your county's public school system

Student Wellbeing

Public Safety

School Facilities & Resources

Access to Education

Teachers

School Curriculum

County Board of Education Member

Buket Urgen

Evelyn is the owner of ejohnson Consulting, LLC. She works at ejohnson Consulting, LLC, where she collaborates with teachers and principals, visits classrooms and travels around the country to speak to educators about strategies for success. She previously worked as a classroom teacher in Edgecombe County for 15 years, as an assistant principal of South Edgecombe Middle School and Southwest Edgecombe High School, and as principal of Roberson Elementary School and Phillips Middle School.