The Johnston County Board of Education convened on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at 9:30 AM to review applications and interview candidates for the District 7 vacancy.
Three candidates—Gracie Chamblee, Thomas Daughtery, and Jeff Sullivan—were each interviewed for 30 minutes, allowing Board members to evaluate their experience, leadership, and vision for the school district.
On Thursday, February 6, 2025, the Board reconvened at 8:30 AM during a special session meeting to vote on the District 7 representative. After minimal deliberation, the board voted to approve Jeff Sullivan as the newest member of the Johnston County Board of Education. Sullivan will complete the unexpired term of the previous board member, which expires in December 2028.
“As Chair of the Board of Education, I am thrilled to welcome Jeff Sullivan to the JC Board of Education as a representative of District 7,” stated Lyn Andrews, Johnston County Board of Education Chair. “It is most evident that Jeff has a love for Johnston County and a true passion for Johnston County Public Schools.”
Sullivan has served as an educator for Johnston County Public Schools for all of his 32-year career and an additional two years as a driver’s education instructor at Clayton High. He has served in various roles including assistant principal, special education teacher, Exceptional Children Program Specialist, teacher assistant, and coach, which he believes will help him provide a well-rounded perspective on matters.
Sullivan intends to provide, “careful attention, collaboration, and willingness to listen to different perspectives in order to make decisions that focus on student success.”
“We look forward to Jeff sharing his talents with the Board as we continue to move our school system forward,” concluded Andrews.
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