My mission in life is to help anyone I can in whatever way I can. I believe I have been blessed with many talents and ministries that are not mine to keep. The Lord has blessed me with these talents and ministries to share with His people. If I can be the catalyst for even the smallest amount of change in the life of one of His children, then I will have done what I believe I was sent here to do.

MAYBRY'S TEMPLE
Founder of the Jackson Ensemble
Founder of the Maybry's Temple King's Daughters
Founder of the Maybry's Temple Women in Ministry
Founder of the Maybry's Temple Sister's Keeper

Accomplishments at Maybry's Temple:

Founding the King's Daughters has been one of my greatest accomplishments. After being bombarded by the news that South Carolina was number one in deaths due to domestic violence, I began to think about the women who find themselves as victims of these acts. I realized immediately that this was not something that happened overnight. There had to be a history of experiences where they felt that this behavior was acceptable. Using the book, "The King's Daughter" by Diana Hagee, I developed a six-month course for young ladies in Maybry's Temple ages 11-19. These girls were instructed from the premise of "I am fearfully and wonderfully made". Their instruction included etiquette for dining, dressing and introductions, self-concept and confidence, getting along with others as well as giving to others.

The King's Daughter's sponsored a tent at the Relay for Life in 2005 and raised over $500.00 for this cause. This course culminated with a graduation where the girls wore formal gowns and were escorted by a male member of their family. It was such a joy to see these girls transformed before my very eyes. I could not have been prouder of them if I was their biological mother.

In the community I am the Commissioner for the Palmetto Boys Scout Pack 26, Education Committee for the Bibleway Worldwide and a Member of Maybry's Temple Bibleway Church. I am the Vice-President of the Western North Carolina Diocese Women's Auxiliary, Foothills/Piedmont District of Western North Carolina Diocese First Lady, Western North Carolina Diocese Minister of Music and First Vice-President International Clergy Wives Bibleway Church.

I graduated from Converse College in 1979 with a degree in Bachelor of Arts in Special Education and Psychology. I was employed at Clifdale Elementary from 1979-1987. From 1987-1988 I was employed at Broome High School. From 1988-1994 I was employed at Chapman High School as a Special Education teacher. During this time I received an Education Specialist degree in Secondary Administration and Supervision. From 1994-1996 I was an Administrative Assistant. In 1996 I became Vice-Principal of Chapman High School and was in this position until 2000. In 2000 I received a promotion to the Administrative Office of Spartanburg County School District One.

I have served as the Coordinator of Middle School Programs, Coordinator of Secondary Programs and currently serve as the Coordinator of Accountability, Student Assessment and ADEPT. I am also an Adjunct Professor at Converse College where I teach graduate level courses to educators. In 2004 I enrolled in the Ph. D program North Central University. I will receive my Ph. D in December 2006.