Administration

angela hill

Dr. Angela Hill, Principal

Dr. Angela Hill is a passionate and results-driven school leader with more than 20+ years of experience in curriculum and program design, staff development, and coaching educators to implement high-quality instruction. Dr. Hill has worked with Johnston County Schools since 2022. This is her second year as Principal of Dixon Road Elementary.

 Dr. Hill is a North Carolina native and from a family of educators and loves education so much she married an educator. They are the proud parents of two beautiful girls and two reckless cats.

Phone: 919.894.7771

Email: angelahill@johnston.k12.nc.us

Degrees and Certifications:

Bachelor’s Degree- East Carolina University, Elementary Education

Master’s Degree- North Carolina State University, Master of School Administration

Doctoral Degree- Fayetteville State University, Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership

shawn bates

Mr. Shawn Bates, Assistant Principal

Mr. Bates has been an educator for twenty-four years. This is his fourth year at Dixon Road Elementary and his fourteenth year with Johnston County Public Schools. Mr. Bates is a native of Harkers Island, NC. He and his wife, Wendy, are the parents of three children: Sullivan, Caison, and Shawn Jr. They are also the grandparents of two grandsons: Payton Gray Tant, Jr and Ira James Tant.
Mr. Bates enjoys spending time with his family, serving in church, helping those he meets, and boating with his family.

Phone: 919.894.7771

Email: shawnbates@johnston.k12.nc.us

Degrees and Certifications:

Bachelor's Degree - UNCW
Master's Degree, School Administration - East Carolina University