2022 Black Heritage Calendar - Presented by the Black Educators' Caucus Inc., of Hernando County
The BEC is a 501c3 service organization and affiliate of the Hernando County Classroom Teachers Association comprised of influential and impactful educators who formed forty years ago in 1981 to: Advance the interests of the teaching profession; Promote the welfare of the Black educators throughout Hernando County; and Ensure that the educational needs of the local Black community are met. Thank you to our amazing sponsors, patrons and advertisers for your support of this annual project!
The BEC is a 501c3 service organization and affiliate of the Hernando County Classroom Teachers Association comprised of influential and impactful educators who formed forty years ago in 1981 to: Advance the interests of the teaching profession; Promote the welfare of the Black educators throughout Hernando County; and Ensure that the educational needs of the local Black community are met. Thank you to our amazing sponsors, patrons and advertisers for your support of this annual project!
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Carrie Warren<br />
1941-<br />
Carrie Johnson Parker-Warren, a native <strong>of</strong> Ocala, Florida and <strong>the</strong> second <strong>of</strong> seven<br />
children, is a 1958 graduate <strong>of</strong> Howard High School and exemplifies <strong>the</strong> best<br />
<strong>of</strong> African American Christian values: faith, hope, work ethics, service, and<br />
determination. Starting early in life, she has experienced success after success.<br />
Carrie was an honor student who was active in extracurricular activities. She was<br />
also a majorette, played <strong>the</strong> clarinet in <strong>the</strong> marching band, member <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> dance<br />
team, ran track, played basketball and tennis and sang in <strong>the</strong> school’s choir. She,<br />
her mo<strong>the</strong>r, and sister were all crowned queens, Miss Paradise Park and she was<br />
a member <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> school’s homecoming court. The encouragement she received<br />
from her family, teachers and community was instrumental in her winning a<br />
scholarship to Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University. She even visited<br />
Tuskegee Institute (University) as a part <strong>of</strong> a science competition.<br />
At FAMU, Carrie was as active at <strong>the</strong> university as she was in high school. The<br />
physical education major was a frequent presence on <strong>the</strong> dean's list and found<br />
time to be a cheerleader, participate in a dance group, archery, and <strong>the</strong> gymnastic<br />
teams. Carrie pledged Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, one <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Divine 9. Her sorority<br />
bro<strong>the</strong>rs voted her Miss Phi Beta Sigma at FAMU. After college, she was hired at<br />
Booker T. Washington High School in Inverness, Florida to teach middle school<br />
science. There, she experienced ano<strong>the</strong>r level <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> cruelty <strong>of</strong> Jim Crow segregation<br />
when she discovered that she did not have textbooks for her students, not even secondhand<br />
books from White students. Her future husband, Leaman Parker loaned her some books and eventually won her heart.<br />
They were married in 1965 and she became a member <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Moton High School staff in Brooksville. She taught science<br />
and physical education at Moton, Brooksville Elementary, and Mitchell L. <strong>Black</strong> Elementary for approximately 15 years. She<br />
moved to Gainesville in 1981 when Leaman retired. Along <strong>the</strong> way she earned a master’s from <strong>the</strong> University <strong>of</strong> South<br />
Florida. She retired as an administrator at P.K. Yonge, a developmental research school, managed <strong>by</strong> <strong>the</strong> University Of<br />
Florida College Of Education. Carrie retired in 1996.<br />
Carrie was a founding member <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Black</strong> Educators’ <strong>Caucus</strong> <strong>Inc</strong>., <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hernando</strong> <strong>County</strong>. She is presently involved in many<br />
organizations including Gainesville Chapter <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Links, <strong>Inc</strong>., Opinionated Ladies Book Club, and Excelsior Matrons, <strong>Inc</strong>. She<br />
serves as a board member <strong>of</strong> Altrusa House <strong>of</strong> Gainesville (Daycare for seniors), Women’s Forum <strong>of</strong> Gainesville, Florida<br />
Network, <strong>Black</strong> <strong>Caucus</strong> <strong>of</strong> Alachua <strong>County</strong>, Interested Women Involved in Various Endeavors <strong>of</strong> Society, and appointed to<br />
<strong>the</strong> Stephen P. Mickle Planning Committee <strong>by</strong> <strong>the</strong> Honorable Stephen P. Mickle family. Hence, she was <strong>the</strong> first black<br />
female chair <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Code Enforcement Board in <strong>the</strong> City <strong>of</strong> Gainesville. She worships at Mt. Pleasant United Methodist<br />
Church /Greater Liberty Hill United Methodist Church. Carrie enjoys playing tennis about 4 times a week collecting<br />
antiques, and gardening. She is <strong>the</strong> mo<strong>the</strong>r <strong>of</strong> one son, Scott L. Parker.<br />
Sponsor: Scott L. Parker<br />
"It does not matter how strong you opinions are, if you don’t use your power for positive<br />
change, you are, indeed, part <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> problem." Coretta Scott King