Expertise:
Ms. Hairston's expertise includes media and education.
Hobbies/Sports:
Spending Time with her Grandchildren and Daughters, Reading, Traveling
Education Degrees:
Master of Science in Library Science, Case Western Reserve University (1958); Master of Education in Elementary Education, New York University (1949)
Affiliations Awards:
The Moles; Alpha Wives; The Lawyers Wives; The DuBois Circle; National Association for the Advancement of Colored People; Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Charity:
St. James Episcopal Church; Alpha Kappa Alpha Foundation, Inc.
Number Of Years In Profession:
38
Number Of Years In Current Position:
27
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to the support she received from her parents.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession through her lifelong desire to be a teacher.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Hairston worked as a professor at Towson University and Morgan State University during the 1970s. After retiring from education, she worked in the real estate industry for 11 years.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Functioning as Media Specialist, Working with Teachers, Developing the Curriculum, Supervising the Educational Media Centers in Baltimore, Budgeting, Hiring Personnel
Education Certifications:
Certified Kindergarten through Sixth-Grade Teacher, State of Maryland; Certified Media Specialist, Grades Kindergarten through 12th Grade
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Hairston intends to spend more time with her daughters and grandchildren, and research her family's history.