Edgecombe County Public Schools
Dr. Chanda Waters (Battle) has a diverse work experience in the education field. Dr. Chanda began their career as an English Teacher at Hertford County High School in 2001 and later taught at Pitt County Schools and Pitt Community College. In 2006, they became a Developmental English and Reading Instructor at Durham Technical Community College. Dr. Waters then served as the Supplemental Instruction Coordinator/Instructor in the School of Education at North Carolina Central University from 2008 to 2010. Dr. Chanda transitioned to Rocky Mount High School, where they worked as an Assistant Principal from 2010 to 2014. Dr. Waters then became the Principal of Northampton County High School from 2014 to 2018. Since 2018, they have been a Program Coordinator at the Public School Forum of North Carolina. Dr. Chanda currently holds the role of Director of Student Support Services at Edgecombe County Public Schools, starting in 2020.
Dr. Chanda Waters (Battle) obtained their Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications from East Carolina University in 2001. In 2005, they completed their Masters of Arts in Teaching English 9-12 from the same institution. Dr. Chanda then pursued a Masters in School Administration at North Carolina Central University from 2010 to 2012. Finally, they earned their Doctor of Education in K-12 Leadership from East Carolina University between 2018 and 2021.
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Edgecombe County Public Schools
The Edgecombe County Public School System (ECPS) is located in a uniquely forward-thinking eastern North Carolina community filled with a rich history dating back to the days of George Washington. The 56,000 residents enjoy comfortable small-town living within an easy one-hour drive west to metro-Raleigh and a pleasant 2-hour drive east to the Outer Banks and the Atlantic Ocean. ECPS is committed to preparing young people for the future. High schools offer Advanced Placement and Honors programs, career-based academies, community college dual enrollment opportunities and much more. Our goal is to provide a well-educated and computer-literate work force prepared to function in 21st Century businesses and industries that are here now and in the future for Edgecombe County, the state of North Carolina, and the global economy. The district has 15 high quality schools with approximately 7,800 terrific students in pre-kindergarten through grade 12. Local students are distributed among well maintained and recently renovated buildings that compose 3 traditional high schools, an Early College High School, 4 middle schools, 5 elementary schools, a combination school (grades 4-6) and an alternative school.