Jason Myles Spivey

Jason Myles Spivey is the incumbent member of the Pender County Board of Education representing District 4 and is seeking election to retain the seat in the 2026 race. The Board of Education governs the Pender County Schools system, setting policy, overseeing operations, and managing the district’s budget and resources. Spivey was appointed to the board by the Pender County Republican Party and sworn in on September 10, 2024, filling the vacancy left by former board member Ken Smith; he will serve through 2026 [11][12].

Spivey has spent his adult life in Pender County. He is the elected mayor of Atkinson, a small town within the county, and has been a sworn law‑enforcement officer for 15 years. He earned his Basic Law Enforcement certification from Cape Fear Community College in 2009 [11][12]. He is married and the father of two children.

Before joining the board, Spivey’s career combined public safety and municipal leadership. His law‑enforcement experience gave him a background in public communication, management, and problem‑solving, skills he says he will apply to the public‑education system. As mayor, he has overseen local government operations and community initiatives, further deepening his experience in public service.

Since taking office, Spivey has emphasized his commitment to supporting the public‑education system and serving the citizens of Pender County. The board’s press release highlighted his “leadership and problem‑solving skills” as assets for the district [11][12]. While specific policy actions have not been detailed in the available sources, his stated focus is on leveraging his law‑enforcement and municipal background to benefit schools, students, and families in the district.

Sources

• [11] JASON SPIVEY SWORN IN TO PENDER COUNTY SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION, DISTRICT 4 | Pender County Schools
• [12] Jason Spivey sworn in to Pender County School Board of Education