In this week’s episode we speak to North Carolina educator, Briggette Stokes about what she is doing to give back to the community. We also want to emphasize that we all need to start thinking about what we can do to emulate this young lady.
We would like to thank Briggette for her efforts to help our young people.
About Briggette Stokes
Briggette B Stokes was born in Washington DC, later to be groomed and raised in Williamston NC.
She attended a segregated E.J Hayes School until desegregation in the 1970’s. Later to graduate from Williamston High School in 1977.
Volunteer in the community as a 4- H Leader in the EJ Hayes Community. Pass it on to my sisters Dena Ramsey and Christie Andrews. Attended Back Swamp Church throughout youth and High School years. Singing In the Choir Fatefully. Won Miss 20 Elite 1973 Talent and Second Place In the Miss Elite Title holder. Became a member of “The Dramatics Santana’s Of Williamston NC band as singer.”
Graduate from Saint Augustine College/University in 1981 receiving a Bachelor of Degree in Elementary Education, Receiving NC Teacher’s Certification in 1982.
Worked in various Early Childhood Day Care Services from 1982 to 1986.
Later to complete my education careers in Education at Wake County Public Schools as an Educator.
Education work experiences included Raleigh Parks and Recreations as a Summer Camp On Site Director. 14 years of service
Other Career included Coordinator for weddings, party planners and entertainment catering.
Became One of the CEO’s of Compassionate Care Mental Health business with my siblings.
Ending my education career by retiring in 2018 with 32 years of experience. After Retirement I became an Instrumental Member Of Hope First, LLC Quality Assurance Team.
Presently Independent Contractor for Hope First LLC. Mental Healthy Documentation Specialist
Presently an Author working On My 1st Book to be Released soon.
CEO/ Established Just Us BB Ladies (Non-Profit/ministry)
New Author with my 1st Book to be published soon.
My website briggettetheauthor.com will be up running soon.
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