Mary Ruffin Harrell

Background

Harrell, Mary Ruffin was born on September 12, 1955 in Akoskie, North Carolina, United States. Daughter of Johnny Albert and Pauline Ruffin.

Education

Bachelor of Science, certified in elementary education, Elizabeth City State University, 1977; Master of Education in Elementary Education, East Carolina U., 1988; certified in administration and supervision, East Carolina U., 1994.

Career

Teacher language arts, Southwestern Middle School, Suffolk, Virginia, 1977-1979; teacher, Christian Science Brown Elementary School, Winton, North Carolina, 1979-1994; assistant principal, Conway Middle School, since 1994.

Achievements

• Mary Ruffin Harrell has been listed as a noteworthy Educational administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Lead singer 1st Baptist Church Young Adult Choir, Murfreesboro, North Carolina, 1st Baptist Church, Powellsville, North Carolina. Board directors Christian Science Brown Cultural Arts Museum, American Cancer Society, Gallery Theatre. Active Christian Science Brown Elementary School PTO.

Manager, singer Gospel Ensemble. Member National Education Association, North Carolina Association Education, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Political Action for Education, Delta SigmaTheta.

Interests

• Avocations: singing, dancing, speaking, travel, shopping.

Connections

1 child, Teneisha Nicole.

Father:

Johnny Albert Ruffin

Mother:

Pauline Ruffin

child:

Teneisha Nicole Harrell