Occupation: Physical Education Teacher
Born: East Meadow, New York, December 19, 1941
Education:
Doctorate, Morgan State University, With Honors (2015)
MS in Education and Counseling, Hofstra University (1972)
BS in Physical Education, Morgan State University (1965)
Certifications:
Certified in K-12 Physical Education, State of New York
Career:
Physical Education Teacher, Ulysses Byas Elementary School, Roosevelt, NY
Coach, Varsity Boys & Girls Tennis, Roosevelt, NY
Civic:
Volunteer, Peace Corps, Nigeria; Organizer, The Friends of SNCC, Paris, France; Founder, Alliance Junior Tennis Development Program; Ambassador, People to People Program
Creative Works:
Author, “Just Like It Is”
Awards:
Inductee, Black Tennis Hall of Fame, USTA (2019); Dr. Martin Luther King Community Award, Centennial Ave Elementary School, Roosevelt, NY (2019); Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award (2017); Distinguished Humanitarian (2017); Women of Distinction Award, Nassau County (2015); Summer Appreciation Award, Alliance Junior Tennis Development Program, Roosevelt, NY; Outstanding Citizen Contribution To Improve Education, Martin Luther King Junior Annual Honors and Awards Program, Roosevelt, NY; Dedication Award, Harlem Junior Tennis, Harlem, NY; Tennis Development Award, The Black Tennis & Sports Foundation, New York, NY; Honoree, Ulysses Byas Elementary School, Roosevelt, NY; Perfect Attendance Award, Police Activity League, Roosevelt, NY; Building for Tomorrow Award; Arthur Ashe Multicultural Enhancement Award, United States Tennis Association; Outstanding Youth Advocate Award, Eastern Section, Long Island Region, Long Island Youth Foundation, Freeport, NY; Arthur Ashe/Coaches Award; Named NY Woman of the Year, Sisters In The Struggle, Roosevelt, NY; Woman of Excellence Award, National Action Network, Harlem, NY
Hobbies:
Reading; Chess; Writing; Photography
