Smith-Jennings
promoted to director
Mycki Smith-Jennings, a native
of Winston-Salem and 1969 gradu
ate of Winston-Salera Slate Univer
sity has been promoted as director
of the Warren F. Kaynor Regional
Vocational Technical High School
in Waterbury, Conn. The school
offers core academic courses and
training in 11 trades, ranging from
cosmetology and hairdressing to
carpentry and machine-tool manu
facturing.
Smith-Jennings is a former
teacher in the New Haven school
system and former assistant director
at the state's E.C. Goodwin Region
al Vocational School in New
Britain. She started her job at ,fc5
Kaynor on July 1. 21
She is the first African-Ameri
can female director in the state and
the first African-American appoint
ed as assistant director in her previ
ous position.
Smith-Jennings said chief
among her goals in her new position
is "to continue changes already tak
ing place to turn the school into one
that will train students for tomor
row's jobs and turn out tradesmen to
compete in today's global econo
my. M
The changes that she will make
include modernizing the school's
curricula to reflect advances in the
workplace.
For instance, automotive
mechanics has been changed to
automotive technology to reflect the
increased specialization required to
repair cars. The school's teachers
this fall will also be asked to
expand the list of career opportuni
ties for their students to include
many new technologically current
jobs.
She finished her post-under
graduate work at the University of
Connecticut in educational adminis
tration and is completing her doc
toral degree in urban studies at the
University of Massachusetts.
Smith-Jennings graduated from
Bishop McGinnis in 1965 and
attended WSSU where she graduat
ed with honors. Her educational
achievements are profiled in Who's
Who Among College Students.
"If you can conceive that suc
cess is possible, then you will
receive success," said Smith-Jen
nings.
"It's a matter of being persistent
and remaining true to yourself. As
you keep your sights on a goal, you
must remember to pull someone
else up with you," she said.
"My sister, Sandy and brother,
Warren Jr. were a part of my sup
port system. My parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Warren Smith gave me good
values and morals that has carried
Pictured (left to right) are Mycki Smith-Jennings, Tim Jennings and
their daughter, Gygl Jennings.
me throughout my life. I had a lot WSSU. She plans to bring her fami
of people who believed in me and ly to Winston -Salem to attend the
supported me in my decisions." upcoming homecoming festivities.
Smith-Jennings says that she "It's good to come back to
still has a strong commitment to where I began," she added.
Starting the new
school
year off
right
When we think of starting a walk, how to talk, etc. By the time
new school year, we believe |frat the kindergarten day has arrived, as
student comes into the classroom parents, we are mighty proud that
eager and ready to learn, and that our little gifts can tie shoelaces and
the teacher's responsibility is to golo the bathroom alone. Ready for
impart knowledge to students. school now? Not quite.
GETTING TO KNOW
YOUR KIDS
By JERRILYN J. JOHNSON
This circle is not complete,
fi Teachers, administrators, parents,
students, and the community as a
whole should be involved in this
intricate circle of learning, and
commitment
Parents, day care workers, rela
tives, and friends are often involved
in helping the child to tie shoe
laces, eat with a spoon or fork, and
do other transitional tasks. The
child is taught manners, how to
As parents, we should be com
mitted to teaching, counseling,
exposing, and being involved in the
whole educational process.
This means being involved in a
productive way at school: taking the
initiative to talk or communicate
openly with teachers or administra
tors.
This can mean knowing your
rights and your child's rights and
being open to creative/productive
suggestions of educators.
Is this too much? No. A life is
involved. Committing is crucial.
A new commitment on the part
of educators should begin with each
new year. A commitment to be open
to new ideas or approaches, a com
mitment for teaching every child
with the same vigor, a commitment
to educate parents about the learn
ing process, a commitment to teach
and respect every child. It really
takes exceptional people to do all of
the above.
Parents, these exceptional peo
ple need your support and commit
ment educating, learning, and teach
ing. Teachers, parents need your
commitment to having open minds,
providing a setting for good parent,
teacher, and child communication,
and providing a positive learning
environment for children.
And what of the community
and our leaders? Rave reviews go to
countless business partners who are
involved with many school systems.
These partners often provide man
power, time, and materials to
schools. Their commitment to this
community is to be applauded.
There are countless resources
that help in the educational process.
Some of these are social workers,
counselors, listener volunteers,
mental health workers, and other
community agencies.
When we commit to our chil
dren, we also commit to a better
tomorrow.
When we commit to education
as a community, we complete the
circle.
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Congratulations to the Chronicle Youth
Corps for a highly successful summer.
Over 40 youngsters were involved in
selling over 6,000 Chronicles while earning
nearly $3,000 plus prizes.
Thanks to the following companies who
assisted the Winston-Salem Chronicle
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