Background
Collins, Zelma Mitchell was born on June 16, 1930 in Newark. Daughter of James Hugo and Pattie Evelyn (Booker) Mitchell.
Collins, Zelma Mitchell was born on June 16, 1930 in Newark. Daughter of James Hugo and Pattie Evelyn (Booker) Mitchell.
Bachelor of Science, Newark State Teachers College, 1951. Master of Arts, Seton Hall University, 1973. Postgraduate, 1973—1978.
Teacher Oliver St. School, Newark, 1952. Helping teacher, 1969. Organizer Title I Program, 1970.
Vice principal, 1972—1974. Principal, since 1974.
Member board Christian education Mount Zion Baptist Church, 1982. Member alumni board governors Seton Hall University, 1982—1983. Member of New Jersey Coalition Educational Leaders (co-chairperson program committee since 1985), City Administrators and Supervisors Association, Essex County Council School Administrators, New Jersey Association Elementary School Principals, Seton Hall Preparatory Alumni Mothers Association, Seton Hall Alumni Association, Kean College Alumni Association, Newark Principals Association, National Association Elementary School Principals, Four Seasons, Women's League New Jersey, Phi Kappa Phi., Phi Delta Kappa, Kappa Delta Pi (chapter president 1980-1981).
Married Charles M. Collins, November 10, 1951. 1 child Charles M.