Candidate Biography (submitted by campaign):

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science Degree -- South Carolina State University
Master of Education Degree -- University of North Carolina Charlotte
Master of Science Degree -- A&T State University
Master of Arts Degree -- Appalachian State University
PhD -- University of North Carolina Greensboro

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• Three decades of experience in education

• Elementary school teacher

• High school teacher

• Various administrative positions (Staff Development Specialist, School Administrator)

• College Professor

COMMUNITY

Neighborhood school services supplies committee, volunteer for Hospice, volunteer for Women Homeless Shelter, Charlotte Mecklenburg Women's Commission, Solid Waste Board, Spirit Square Advisory Board, Florence Crittenton Advisory Board, Housing Appeals Board, College Downs Home Owners Association.

Member: Black Political Caucus, Black Women's Caucus, Democratic Women of Charlotte, National Council of Negro Women, South Carolina State Alumni Association, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Chairperson for the NAACP Reorganization Committee, Host and Producer "Views with Joyce Waddell", award winning local talk show.

PERSONAL

Wife of Dr. E.E. Waddell, outstanding educator for whom E.E. Waddell School is named.
Resident of Charlotte for more than 35 years.
Member of Friendship Missionary Baptist Church
Published numerous articles and co-authored an art book for classroom teachers.

Candidate Statement:

"Educating Children -- 1st Priority"

I will work to ensure

• HIGH ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT

• STRATEGIC TEACHER ASSIGNMENTS

• EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION OF RESOURCES

• INCREASED PARENTAL AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT