Background
Randolph, Elizabeth S. was born in Farmville, North Carolina, United States. Daughter of John Hagans and Pearl (Johnson) Schmoke.
Randolph, Elizabeth S. was born in Farmville, North Carolina, United States. Daughter of John Hagans and Pearl (Johnson) Schmoke.
AB, Shaw University, 1936. HHD (honorary), Shaw University, 1979. Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), Shaw University.
Master of Arts, University Michigan, 1945. Postgraduate, University North Carolina, 1964. Postgraduate, DrPub Service University North Carolina, Charlotte.
Teacher, English and French New Hope High School, Rutherfordton, North Carolina, 1936—1937. Teacher library DuBois High School, Wake Forest, 1937—1943, Jordan Sellars High School, Burlington, 1943—1944. Teacher English, administrative assistant W. Charlotte High School, 1944—1958.
Principal University Park Elementary School, Charlotte, 1958—1968. Director Elementary and Secondary Education Act activities Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, 1968—1973, administrative assistant for school operations, 1973—1976, assistant superintendent, 1976—1977, associate superintendent, 1977—1982.
Member board trustees Foundation for the Carolinas, The Salvation Army. Trustee Shaw University, North Carolina Agricultural and Technology State University, Davidson College, Queen's College, Planned Parenthood Greater Charlotte, Public Library. Charlotte and Mecklenburg County.
Co-chair Friends of Johnson C. Smith University. Board directors Museum New South, Programs for Accessible Living, Afro-American Cultural Center, Gethsemane Enrichment Program. Board Christian education 1st Baptist Church West.
Member of National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (president 1977-1978), American Association of University Women, National Education Association (life), Links, National Council Negro Women, Alpha Kappa Alpha (Mid-Atlantic regional director 1964-1968, chairman standards committee, national parliamentarian 1974-1976), Delta Kappa Gamma, Phi Delta Kappa.
Married John Daniel Randolph, June 7, 1950 (deceased December 1963).