Background
Cofield, Virginia Riley was born on August 26, 1937 in Columbia, South Carolina, United States. Daughter of Harry and Viola Wilson Riley.
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Virginia Riley Cofield
Edit Profilepiano teacher elementary school educator
Education
Bachelor, Benedict College, 1959. Master of Education, University South Carolina, 1974.
Career
Music teacher Elizabeth Heights High School, Great Falls, South Carolina, 1959—1961, Webber Elementary School, Eastover, 1961—1965, Richland School District 1, Columbia, 1965—1990. Part time music teacher V.V. Reid Elementary School, 1990—1995. Private piano teacher, since 1954.
Achievements
Membership
Chairman Christian education Union Baptist Church, Columbia, 1990—1995, superintendent Sunday School, since 2000, church musician, 1960—2001, vice president missionary society, since 2000. Member of National Education Association, Richland County Education Association, South Carolina Education Association, Red Hats Society, Altruist Federated Club, Delta Sigma Theta (sergeant at arms Columbia chapter 1982-1984).
Interests
Connections
Married Layton Cofield. Children: Dwayne E., D'Jaris L. Cofield Holman.
Education
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1959
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1974
Career
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1959 - 1961
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1961 - 1965
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1965 - 1990
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1990 - 1995
Awards
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Named one of Woman of Year, Union Baptist Church. Recipient Teacher of Year, South Kilbourne Elementary School, 1986-1987, Women's Day award, Union Baptist Church, Certified Recognition, State Department Education, Recognition award for outstanding service to Richland County School District & State of South Carolina, Certified of Service, South Carolina House of Representatives, 1990.Named one of Woman of Year, Union Baptist Church. Recipient Teacher of Year, South Kilbourne Elementary School, 1986-1987, Women's Day award, Union Baptist Church, Certified Recognition, State Department Education, Recognition award for outstanding service to Richland County School District & State of South Carolina, Certified of Service, South Carolina House of Representatives, 1990.