Edgecombe County Public Schools
La-Tanya C. is an experienced educator currently serving as a Special Education Teacher at Edgecombe County Public Schools since August 2021. Previously, La-Tanya worked for Nash Rocky Mount Schools beginning in August 2003, providing instructional and clerical support as an Instructional Assistant and also taking on responsibilities as a bus driver. Other professional experience includes serving as an Assistant Manager at Dollar General from December 2002 to June 2003, where supervision and employee coaching were key responsibilities, as well as an Administrative Assistant at Saturn Electronics & Engineering from November 1993 to July 1998, where La-Tanya managed data entry and documentation tasks. La-Tanya holds a Bachelor's degree in Social Work from Barton College (2016-2019) and an Associate of Arts and Sciences in Legal Office Systems Technology from Nash Community College (2001-2004).
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.