Mildred A Council - Class of 1971
CaShawn D. Parker – Class of 2011
My LOVE for Shaw University started when I enrolled in the fall of 1967 and continues forever. God has richly blessed me with good health and SHAW U transformed my life with an excellent education and outstanding leadership development skills. The communities that I served as City Council Member, Mayor Pro-Tem, Pitt County Alumni Chapter President, current school board member, adjunct CAPE Social Work Faculty Member and Volunteer Leader for numerous organizations such as 4-H, Greenville Youth Council, Ladies of Distinction, Association of Black Social Workers and providing numerous
I graduated from Shaw University in May 2011 with a
scholarship opportunities for youth has benefited many. I am
Bachelor of Arts Degree in English with a minor in Vocal
one of my alma mater’s success stories - a successful wife,
Music. A few months after graduation, I enrolled in
mother of two successful sons.
Concordia University Online Cohort Master’s program and now I am currently working towards a Master of Curriculum
Benjamin M. Bynum – Class of 2010 My years at Shaw University will never be forgotten. Shaw gave me a chance when other schools would not. I retired from the United States Navy in December 2006 and enrolled in Shaw in May 2007. The professors in the sociology department at Shaw University taught me the tools I needed to not only be successful at Shaw, but to go on to graduate school where I was a member of the Social Work Honor Society. Thank you Shaw University! After graduating, I took a year off from school to relax and enjoy my family. I have returned to school and I’m currently enrolled at North Carolina Central University
and Instruction with a concentration in The Inclusive Classroom: Special Education and Reading Specialist program. I’m currently a Curriculum Assistance (Behavior Support) Teacher Assistant at Athens Drive High School in Raleigh, NC. While at Shaw University, I was a member of the Thomas J. Boyd Gospel Choir, and the Shaw University Concert Choir. Under the direction of Dr. L. Cornwall, I’ve had so many great opportunities. It was with the choir that I was exposed to different genres of music, composers, and different cultures. It was with the choir that I took my first flight out of the country to Europe where we toured in Prague and Budapest. This was a life-changing experience and was something that will stay with me forever. Not only was Dr. Cornwall a big help through my tenure at Shaw University, Mr. George Hatcher, department chair, played a successful role as well. When I first arrived at Shaw University in 2006, Mr. Hatcher was my first advisor when I was a music major. He was willing to help anyway that he saw fit, willing to answer questions, give advice, and rehearsal when needed.
working on my master’s degree in social work. I plan to work with the VA after graduation, working with military members with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and I would also like to pursue my LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker).
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