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Harriet earned a master's degree in school administration from Western Carolina University.

Harriett works as the director of student support services at Bethel Hill Charter School. Previously, she has worked as the principal of Southern Middle School and a program specialist for Person County Schools. 

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Harriett J. Tillett currently serves as a Person County Board of Education member. She was first elected in 2016 and is serving her 2nd term.




As of June 16, 2025, Harriett J. Tillett did not have a website or any information online.

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Harriett J. Tillett

About Me, Earl Gurtner

Earl lives with his wife Donna in Roxboro where they attend Westwood Baptist Church. He has children, grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren. He heads the Eno Senior Golf Association.

Earl owns the Roxboro Country Club and is the golf coach at Roxboro Community School.

Earl Gurtner's campaign for the Person County Board of Education is his first run for public office.

As of June 16, 2025, Earl Gurtner did not have a website or any information online.

Earl Gurtner

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Freda is originally from Cherryville, North Carolina and currently resides in Roxboro.

As of September 4, 2024, Freda S. Tillman did not have a website or any information online.

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Freda S. Tillman currently serves as a Board of Education Member in Person County. She was first elected in 2012 and is serving her third term. Freda is the chair of the Board of Education.

As of June 16, 2025, Freda S. Tillman did not have a website or any information online.

Freda S. Tillman

Jason attended Piedmont Community College and later pursued a degree in elementary education at East Carolina University. He has 4 kids with his wife, Theresa. 

Jason taught 5th grade at Little River K-8 School in Durham, NC from 2018 to 2022. He was a member of the Person County Education Foundation Board of Directors from 2014 to 2018.

Jason E. Torian is a county board of education member in Person County. He was elected in 2022 and is serving his first term. He has served on the Policy Committee and the Equity Committee.

As of June 16, 2025, Jason E. Torian’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Believes "we have a moral obligation to ensure that all students, regardless of race, gender, or zip code, receive a high quality education in a safe environment."

Introduced proposal to extend public comment period sign-up time to increase participation.

- Believes "we have a moral obligation to ensure that all students, regardless of race, gender, or zip code, receive a high quality education in a safe environment."
- Introduced proposal to extend public comment period sign-up time to increase participation.

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Believes educators and parents deserve to feel heard and respected.

- Believes educators and parents deserve to feel heard and respected.

Believes asking clarifying questions during board meetings will increase public participation.

- Believes asking clarifying questions during board meetings will increase public participation.

Jason E. Torian

Jermaine went to Person High School and attended Fayetteville Technical Community College. He currently lives with his wife and 5 children.

Jermaine worked at Steven L. Lyons Funeral Home and is currently an administrative assistant for the City of Durham. 

Jermaine Wallace's campaign for county board of education member is his first run for public office.

Said, "I am committed to advocating for additional funding from our commissioners and traveling to Raleigh to fight for our teachers."

- Said, "I am committed to advocating for additional funding from our commissioners and traveling to Raleigh to fight for our teachers."

As of June 16, 2025, Jermaine Wallace did not have a website or any information online.

Plans to fight for workers' rights, fair pay, and safe working conditions.

- Plans to fight for workers' rights, fair pay, and safe working conditions.

Said, "My main priority is to ensure that we meet the standards of our state and local government so that we can not only support our children but also help Person County grow and thrive economically. A strong school system is essential for the future success of our community."

- Said, "My main priority is to ensure that we meet the standards of our state and local government so that we can not only support our children but also help Person County grow and thrive economically. A strong school system is essential for the future success of our community."

Jermaine Wallace

Margaret earned her bachelor’s degree and master's degree in educational leadership and administration from East Carolina University.

Margaret formerly worked as the principal at Person High School. 

Margaret D. Bradsher currently serves as a Board of Education Member for Person County. She was first elected in 2008 and is serving her fourth term.


As of June 16, 2025, Margaret D. Bradsher did not have a website or any information online.

Margaret D. Bradsher

As of September 4, 2024, Phillip Merritt Gillis did not have a website or any information online.

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Phillip currently serves on the Person County Board of Education. He was first elected in 2016 and is running for his 3rd term. 

As of June 16, 2025, Phillip Merritt Gillis did not have a website or any information online.

Phillip Merritt Gillis

- 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. 