Terry Tippett

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Terry Tippett

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Nonpartisan

Johnston County Schools Board of Education District 2

Tenure

2024 - Present

Term ends

2026

Years in position

1

Prior offices

Johnston County Schools Board of Education At-large

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Elections and appointments

Last election

November 8, 2022

Education

Bachelor's

University of North Carolina, Wilmington, 1985

Graduate

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, 1994

Personal

Birthplace

Zebulon, N.C.

Religion

Baptist

Profession

Retired teacher

Terry Tippett is the District 2 of the Johnston County Schools Board of Education in North Carolina. He assumed office in 2024. His current term ends on December 7, 2026.

Tippett ran for election for an at-large seat of the Johnston County Schools Board of Education in North Carolina. He won in the general election on November 8, 2022.

Biography

Terry Tippett was born in Zebulon, North Carolina. He earned a bachelor's degree from the University of North Carolina, Wilmington in 1985 and a graduate degree from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill in 1994. Tippett is a retired teacher, coach, and athletic director.

Elections

2022

See also: Johnston County Schools, North Carolina, elections (2022)

General election

General election for Johnston County Schools Board of Education At-large (3 seats)

The following candidates ran in the general election for Johnston County Schools Board of Education At-large on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Terry Tippett (Nonpartisan)	22.0	36,739
✔	Submit photo	Kevin Donovan (Nonpartisan)	18.3	30,544
✔	Submit photo	Michelle Antoine (Nonpartisan)	17.8	29,857
	Submit photo	Melissa Bowers (Nonpartisan)	14.4	24,075
		Rick Mercier (Nonpartisan)	13.5	22,539
	Submit photo	Mark Lane (Nonpartisan)	13.3	22,220
		Other/Write-in votes	0.8	1,345

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 167,319
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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for Johnston County Schools Board of Education At-large (3 seats)

The following candidates ran in the primary for Johnston County Schools Board of Education At-large on May 17, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Terry Tippett (Nonpartisan)	17.3	12,472
✔	Submit photo	Kevin Donovan (Nonpartisan)	15.7	11,263
✔	Submit photo	Michelle Antoine (Nonpartisan)	14.0	10,040
✔		Rick Mercier (Nonpartisan)	9.4	6,737
✔	Submit photo	Mark Lane (Nonpartisan)	8.8	6,339
✔	Submit photo	Melissa Bowers (Nonpartisan)	7.3	5,271
	Submit photo	Stuart Ashby Lee (Nonpartisan)	5.3	3,836
	Submit photo	Joe Preston (Nonpartisan)	5.2	3,741
	Submit photo	Aldostin Byrd (Nonpartisan)	4.0	2,904
	Submit photo	Jenn Gurley (Nonpartisan)	3.9	2,791
	Submit photo	Jennifer Slabaugh (Nonpartisan)	3.9	2,778
	Submit photo	George M. Brewer (Nonpartisan)	2.8	1,995
	Submit photo	John Fischer (Nonpartisan)	2.4	1,750

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 71,917
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2020

See also: Johnston County Schools, North Carolina, elections (2020)

General election

General election for Johnston County Schools Board of Education At-large (4 seats)

The following candidates ran in the general election for Johnston County Schools Board of Education At-large on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Ronald Johnson (Nonpartisan)	16.6	53,011
✔	Submit photo	Lyn Andrews (Nonpartisan)	15.1	48,086
✔	Submit photo	Kay Carroll (Nonpartisan)	13.5	43,002
✔	Submit photo	Mike Wooten (Nonpartisan)	13.1	41,821
	Submit photo	Terry Tippett (Nonpartisan)	12.6	40,174
		Teresa Grant (Nonpartisan)	11.2	35,790
		Chuck Williams (Nonpartisan)	9.6	30,606
		Rick Mercier (Nonpartisan)	7.6	24,265
		Other/Write-in votes	0.6	1,903

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 318,658
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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for Johnston County Schools Board of Education At-large (4 seats)

The following candidates ran in the primary for Johnston County Schools Board of Education At-large on March 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Ronald Johnson (Nonpartisan)	13.4	16,263
✔	Submit photo	Lyn Andrews (Nonpartisan)	10.8	13,124
✔	Submit photo	Kay Carroll (Nonpartisan)	10.0	12,174
✔	Submit photo	Mike Wooten (Nonpartisan)	8.8	10,702
✔		Chuck Williams (Nonpartisan)	8.0	9,717
✔	Submit photo	Terry Tippett (Nonpartisan)	6.8	8,264
✔		Teresa Grant (Nonpartisan)	6.7	8,131
✔		Rick Mercier (Nonpartisan)	5.6	6,866
	Submit photo	Mark Lane (Nonpartisan)	5.6	6,767
	Submit photo	Ava Atkinson Gaines (Nonpartisan)	4.7	5,710
	Submit photo	Carolyn Cash (Nonpartisan)	3.8	4,642
		Kenon Crumble (Nonpartisan)	3.6	4,350
	Submit photo	Kelly O'Hanlon-Peedin (Nonpartisan)	3.4	4,184
		Melynda Slay (Nonpartisan)	3.1	3,760
	Submit photo	Michelle Antoine (Nonpartisan)	3.1	3,732
	Submit photo	Yvonne Marlowe (Nonpartisan)	2.8	3,414

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 121,800
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Campaign themes

2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

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2020

Terry Tippett completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Tippett's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am Terry Tippett, a lifelong resident of Johnston County. I graduated from Smithfield-Selma HS in 1981 and UNC-W in 1985. After graduating from UNC-W, I was employed at Dorothea Dix Hospital in the Rehabilitation Therapies Dept. from 1986 until March 2000 and attended graduate school at UNC-CH while there. I began working in JCPS in March 2000 as a Special Education Teacher and have been an Athletic Director and Coach for many years as well. I taught at South Campus Community School, Riverwood MS, North Johnston MS, Corinth Holders HS, as well as Neuse Charter School before retiring December 1, 2019. My wife, Peggy, was also a Special Education Teacher for 30 years in JCPS. I have two children, Lindsay (27) and Dawson (21). I am committed to assisting in making JCPS the best in the state and confident that I have the knowledge and experience to make that happen. Through attending JCPS, having children attend JCPS, and recently working in the "system", I am able to see and fix things "from the inside out". I will not rest until every student has the opportunity to be successful and is provided the resources to move to the next chapter of their lives following graduation. There can be no excuses and failure will not be an option. The status quo of the past will no longer be acceptable.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Streamline central office staff and eliminate duplication of responsibilities. Evaluate position responsibilities and need for position. Focus on meeting need for psychologist and nurse positions.
• Empower teachers to adjust curriculum to meet student needs. Increase vocational/trade opportunities and follow NCDPI requirement of 22 credits for graduation and allow additional elective time for specific vocational classes for students not attending college.
• Increase accountability and transparency through town hall meetings throughout the county to ensure taxpayers are aware of where tax dollars are spent. Visit every school in the county at least every other month to gain input from school staff.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Assure the opportunity for every student to achieve his or her potential and to challenge each student as we prepare them for the next chapter of their lives.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Integrity, honesty, open to stakeholders, willing to accept criticism, able to achieve goals and meet expectations, fairness

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Honesty, integrity, fiscal conservative, able to get things done

What is your favorite book? Why?

Bible. Offers guide for living.

Who are your constituents?

Students, Parents, school staff, taxpayers, community groups

How would you support the diverse needs of your district’s students, faculty, staff, and community?

In school visits at least every other month to meet with school staff, PTA/Booster/Advisory meetings on a regular basis

How will you build relationships with members of the broader community? Which groups, organizations, stakeholders will you specifically target?

Town hall meetings to share info and gain insight to stakeholders concerns/suggestions. Focus on community groups as well as individuals. The school system drives the economy in our local communities.

What will you do to build a better relationship with parents in the district? What plans do you have to be inclusive of parental involvement?

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