Naomi C. Player

Background

Player, Naomi C. was born on August 1, 1949 in Darlington, South Carolina. Daughter of L.J. Harbin and Dolly James (Brown) Coker.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Charleston Southern U., 1972; M of Elementary Education, Francis Marion U., Florence, South Carolina., 1977; Doctor of Education, University of Southern California, 1993.

Career

Teacher reading, Darlington County Schools, Darlington, 1972-1982; teacher language arts, Brunson-Dargan Junior H.S., Darlington, 1982-1994; curriculum coordinator, Lamar (South Carolina.) Elementary School, since 1994. Adjunct Professor College of Charleston, 1997. Coordinator Lamar Citywide Parentingand Grantwriting Team, since 1994.

Achievements

• Naomi C. Player has been listed as a noteworthy Elementary educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Ednl. chair Keep American Beautiful, Darlington, since 1995. Choir director, youth minister Temple F.w. Baptist Church, Darlington, since 1968, Sunday school teacher, 1997.

Instructor music Pee Dee Bible Institute, Darlington, 1997. Member ASCD, Palmetto State Teachers (secretary, president, education chair), South Carolina. International Reading Association, Charleston Southern U. Alumni Association (life.

Secretary, president), Phi Delta Kappa.

Interests

• Avocations: music, piano, choral directing, youth activities.

Connections

Married Michael L. Player, November 18, 1972. Children: Dolly Elizabeth, Lee, Joshua, Rebekah.

Father:

L.J. Harbin Coker

Mother:

Dolly James (Brown) Coker

Spouse:

Michael L. Player

child:

Dolly Elizabeth Player

child:

Rebekah Player

child:

Joshua Player

child:

Lee Player