Educational leaders joined forces to
sign a historical resolution, creating a Teacher Preparation
Partnership to provide opportunities for a college teaching degree
right here at home.
Provides Local
Opportunity

Pictured are: (seated from
left) Dr. Mickey L. Birnum – chancellor of Elizabeth City State
University, Dr. Ted H. Gasper, Jr. – HCC president, and Senator
Frank Ballance. Standing (rear) are Emmett N. Kimbrough –
superintendent of Weldon City Schools, John G. Parker –
superintendent of Roanoke Rapids Graded Schools, Mary D. McDuffie –
superintendent of Northampton County Schools, and Willie Gilchrist –
superintendent of Halifax County Schools.