Candidate Biography (submitted by campaign):

Experience:

Retired: School teacher, Coach, & Athletic Director, Charlotte-Mecklenburg School System (33.4 years of service)

Education:  University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Degree:  Master of Education Administration
Minor: Political Science
Master Teacher Certificate
Winston-Salem State University, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Degree: Bachelor of Science
Majors: Intermediate Education, Social Studies, Math
Minor:  Art

Community Involvement:

• Vice President Swann Fellowship
• Member Charlotte Black Political Caucus, Chairman of Education Committee
• Charlotte NAACP (Life Time Member-Paid-Up), Past: Chairman of Education Committee
• Served as : Member of School Building Solutions committee
• Member of Mecklenburg Citizens for Public Education
• People United for Education (Founder)

Hobbies: Fishing, Art (Driftwood) Music

Candidate Statement:

My experience has taught me that children who come from high poverty high minority neighborhoods are considered "high achiever" if they score 3 or 4 on the End of Grade (EOG) test; while their counter parts that come from low poverty low minority neighborhoods that score a 3 or 4 on the EOG have met minimum requirements. I want to be a voice on the board that calls for high expectations for all of our children. I strongly believe that expectations drive the quality of resources you provide and outcome you achieve.