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  "One never reaches so high as when he stoops to help another" Paraphrased by Mama Annie
The links below will help guide you through my personal page.
My life was launched in the mountains of West Virginia but moved to the piedmont area of North Carolina at a very early age. It was there that I received my formative education and zest for life. My small town was a close knit community where no one said it takes a whole village to raise a child, but everyone seemed to live it. Raising children was everyone’s responsibility and the entire town participated in it. You were never out of range of someone who knew you since every one in town knew everyone else. This served to keep you on the straight and narrow since there were no strangers in town. Even though I was raised in a single parent household, I was blessed to have three female adult role models in the home, my grandmother, (Mama Annie), my aunt, (Mama Ella), and my mother (Mama). They were giants in my life. Giants are those individuals that help pick you up and allow you to stand on their shoulders in order to get a better view. My life centered around church, school, and community. They were all connected. One cannot get into trouble when one's mind is occupied by positive forces. These institutions introduced me to other giants that have helped me succeed in life. I am very grateful for this experience.
My marriage has lasted for approximately 39 years. We are the proud parents of two children. My grandmother was the matriarch of this house. It has been renovated and enlarged over the years  Mama Annie
 Mama EllaThis portfolio is lovingly dedicated to these giants  Mrs. Holland’s Kindergarten
Two years of my life were spent
Attended Grades 1 – 8  Newbold
High SchoolAttended Grades 9 - 12
 Barber-Scotia
College
 St.
John's UniversityI have also studied at Yeshiva University and Brooklyn College
My life has been greatly influenced by my church experience. The following pictures are a few of the churches I attended simultaneously while growing up.
I joined this church when I was 9 years old.
 Methodist
ChurchHistorical church that hosted children parties and other social activities. The oldest church building in town.
 Presbyterian
ChurchVacation Bible School and other educational activities The St. John's experience has greatly enhanced my growth as an individual, an involved community person, an educator, and a human being. Education: An Endless Challenge.
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Mama
Oaklawn
Elementary School
C. W. Post College
Providence
Baptist Church