Education Pinning Ceremony Held May 5 at RCC
Robeson Community College celebrated its 2022 Education graduates with a pinning ceremony on its campus, Thursday, May 5 at 6:00 p.m.
In addition to being pinned, students also received a copy of the book, Be You, written by New York Times best-selling author Peter H. Reynolds. Be You is a joyful reminder of the ways that every child is unique and special and helps readers to “be your own work of art” by being curious, adventurous and brave.
Dr. Ericka Jones Whitaker, CEO of Southeastern Community Action Partnership, served as the guest speaker of the event.
In addition to receiving the associates degrees listed below, a total of 40 certificates will also be awarded to this graduating class, in infant/toddler, preschool, administration, and CTE studies.
The following students were honored during Thursday’s ceremony:
Associate of Science in Teacher Preparation
- Amber Dawn Hutchinson (not pictured)
Early Childhood Career Track
- Jenasia Blue (not pictured)
- Ashonti Floyd
- Vivicia Jada Ford
- Elijah Melvin
- Cortney Ann Purvis
- Sheila Roberts
- Sheila Sealey
Early Childhood Transfer Licensure Track
- Melisa Cantor Sosa
- Candice Marie Clark
- Sierra Nichelle McNeill (not pictured)
- Aaliyah Monique Sinclair
To learn more about the Education programs at Robeson Community College, please contact Dr. Phoebe Chavis-Harris, Program Director, at pharris@robeson.edu or by calling (910) 272-3448. The college currently has 5 different program tracks in Education and offers 5 certificate programs.
