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Gregory Boston lives in Plymouth. He earned a bachelor's degree in business administration and management from Elizabeth City State University and a master's degree in education leadership and administration from Grand Canyon University.

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Gregory currently works as the the dean of students at Washington County Elementary School. He previously worked as a teacher in the Washington County Public School System and assistant principal at Plymouth High School.

Gregory Boston's campaign for Washington County Board of Education Member, District 1 is his first entry into politics.

Gregory's campaign for Washington County Board of Education to represent District 1 is his first run for public office.

As of January 2, 2026, Gregory Boston did not have a website or any information online.

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Plans to support teachers with time, tools, and training.

- Plans to support teachers with time, tools, and training.

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Plans to strengthen early literacy and math.

Supports expanding career, technical, and early college pathways for students.

- Plans to strengthen early literacy and math.
- Supports expanding career, technical, and early college pathways for students.

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Gregory Boston

As of January 2, 2026, Gregory Boston’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Khandus Jackson is a parent who graduated from Elizabeth City State University. 

Khandus Jackson's campaign for Washington County Board of Education Member, District 1, Democratic Primary is their first entry into politics.

Khandus's campaign for Washington County Board of Education Member, District 1, Democratic Primary is their first entry into politics.

Believes in "strong support" for special needs and Individualized Education Program's.

- Believes in "strong support" for special needs and Individualized Education Program's.

As of January 2, 2026, Khandus Jackson did not have a website or any information online.

Khandus Jackson

As of January 2, 2026, Khandus Jackson’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Sherri is a community outreach coordinator at Tyrrell-Washington Partnership for Children, where she works directly with preschool teachers and childcare providers to connect rural families with resources.

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Sherri Blount Gilliam is a community outreach coordinator at Tyrrell-Washington Partnership for Children, where she works directly with preschool teachers and childcare providers to connect rural families with resources.

Sherri Blount Gilliam's campaign for Washington County Board of Education Member, District 1, Democratic Primary is her first entry into politics.

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Sherri currently serves as Board Chair for the Washington County School District.

As of January 2, 2026, Sherri Blount Gilliam did not have a website or any information online.

For Candidate Sherri Blount Gilliam on Issue education-access:  
Aims to provide resources and raise awareness about educational opportunities for families in rural areas, particularly those living in poverty.

Sherri Blount Gilliam

As of January 2, 2026, Sherri Blount Gilliam’s website did not contain information on this issue.

- 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. 

Washington County Board of Education Member, District 1, Democratic Primary

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