Birthplace: Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Religion: Baptist

Experience: (in education or as an elected official):

I bring to this candidacy the following experience: 

• 10 years of public service as a former elected and appointed school board member; and
• 31 years of educational experience as a teacher, assistant principal, principal and central office administrator. 

Education: 

• Masters of Arts in Education and Human Development , The George Washington University, Washington, D. C., 1981
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Education, Elizabeth City State University, Elizabeth City, N. C., 1972

Professional Experience:

• 2000 - 2004 - Hearing Officer, Fairfax County Public Schools
• 1997 – 2000 - Principal, Fairfax County Public Schools, Area III Alternative Learning Program
• 1990 – 1997 - High School Assistant Principal II, Fairfax County Public Schools,  Pimmit Hills High School
• 1987 – 1990 - Transitional Specialists, Fairfax County Public Schools,  Department of Student Services and Special Education
• 1980 – 1987 - Employment and Training Specialist, Fairfax County Public  Schools, Department of Student Services and Special Education
• 1976 – 1980 - Department Chairperson, Special Education Programs, Fairfax County Public Schools, McLean High School, McLean, VA
• 1976 – 1973 - Classroom Teacher, Fairfax County Public Schools, McLean High Schools, McLean, VA

Organizations: 

• Board Member, Continuing Care Board, Annaburg Manor and Caton Merchant House, Manassas, VA, 2003-Present
• Member , Oak Shade Baptist Church, Catlett, VA, 1973-Present
• Former Member, City of Manassas Schools Strategic Planning Committee
• Former Volunteer, Prince William- Manassas Regional Jail