Angela was born, raised and still lives in the Greenview Community of Columbia.  Before graduating from Benedict College in 1998 with a degree in Elementary education, she attended Greenview Elementary, W.G. Sanders Middle, and W. J. Keenan High School.  She is a life-long advocate of Richland School District #1 and her two children, Layla and Carter are now walking the same halls she once did.

Angela is passionate about the plight of our District’s students and teachers. She enjoyed all her teachers, and three of them still shape her life.

Mrs. M.S. Jackson, her 1^st grade teacher, is fondly remembered as a firm, nurturing spirit. She expected the best from all her students and they worked hard not to disappoint her.

Angela started piano lessons at the age of six and took up the violin in the 5^th Grade, under Mr. Freddie Grace. He and the arts had a profound impact on her early childhood development as she spent 6 years on the Richland District One Orchestra. 

When Angela entered high school, she was greatly touched by DeVonne Risher Smalls, who mentored her mostly about life, in and outside of the classroom. Much of what she learned from her greatly influences Angela’s current interactions with her own children.

As a proud parent, and fierce advocate Angela is deeply committed to providing our children a safe, secure learning environment. The challenges they face today are drastically different from those of other generations. We need to continue developing new and innovative ways to educate our children efficiently and effectively.  

“It is to that end that I pledge to you my best efforts and ask for your vote on Nov 5^th for Richland District One School Board of Commissioners At-Large.”