Education:
PhD, University of Pittsburgh.
MA, Teachers College, Columbia University
BS, Virginia State College, Norfolk.

Professional Experience:
Professor Emeritus, Norfolk State University, 2000
Head, Department of Early Childhood/Elementary Education, 1999.

Political Experience:
Senator, Virginia State Senate, 1988-present
Delegate, Virginia State House of Delegates, 1984-1988.

Organizations:
Member, American Association of University Professors
Member, Association of State Democratic Chairs
Member, CH Mason Memorial Church of God in Christ
Vice Chair, Democratic Party of Virginia.
Member, Faith Temple Church of God in Christ
Member, National Education Association
Member, Virginia Association for Early Childhood Education
Member, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority.

Committees:
Commerce and Labor, Member
Finance, Member
Rehabilitation and Social Services, Member
Rules, Member
Subcommittee on Education, Member
Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Insurance, Chair
Subcommittee on General Government/Technology, Chair
Subcommittee on Transportation, Member
Transportation, Chair