Roddey, Cynthia (Cynthia Plair)

Cynthia Plair Roddey was born in Rock Hill, S.C. Her family background includes several teachers, and a grandfather who was born right after the Emancipation Proclamation. She earned two Bachelor's degrees, including one in religion from Johnson C. Smith. She later went on to earn a doctorate. During her career, Ms Roddey taught at Emmett Scott High School in Rock Hill, S.C., was the Library Director at Clinton Junior College, and taught in the Charlotte Mecklenburg School system for over 30 years before retiring.

From the description of Interview with Cynthia Roddey [electronic resource] 2004 May 17 / interviewer: Hope Murphy ; transcriber: Michele Greer. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 566109982