My unsung heroine is my own late mother, the late Dr. Effie H. Jones.
Dr. Jones was a school administrator, principal, assistant principal, counselor, teacher, and the organizer of the Office of Minority Affairs for AASA (American Association of School Administrators). She committed to working for the closing of the academic, social, and health gaps between the children who have and the ones who don’t.
She created a space where minority and women educators could be nurtured, supported, challenged, and where the needs of all children could be addressed.
My mother remained throughout her life committed to equality, excellence, and service within the academic community, and because of her tireless work, the educational world is richer and more open that ever.
