Dr. Shontria Carrington

Dr. Shontria Carrington is an experienced education professional currently serving as the Director of School Social Work, Homeless Services & Dropout Prevention at Guilford County Schools since January 2018. Prior to this role, Dr. Carrington held the position of Supervisor of Dropout Prevention and Social Work and worked as a School Social Worker at Durham Public Schools from August 2015 to January 2018. Academic credentials include a Doctor of Education in Performance Improvement Leadership from Capella University (2020 - 2023), a Master of Social Work specializing in School Social Work and Mental Health from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (2014 - 2015), and a Bachelor of Social Work focusing on Child Welfare Social Work from Winston-Salem State University (2009 - 2013).