The Henry County School Board selected Valeria Clark Edwards to fill the vacant board seat in the Horsepasture District that was created due to a resignation. She will officially assume her role representing the Horsepasture District on April 3.
Edwards brings decades of experience in education and community leadership, making her a valuable addition to the Board as she works to support students, educators, and families across the district, the school board wrote in a release.
A retired educator with 28 years of experience in Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools, Edwards has served in multiple capacities, including as a Kindergarten Teacher, Primary Reading Teacher, Assistant Principal, and School Bus Driver. Her career has been dedicated to fostering student success, ensuring equitable access to quality education, and mentoring future educators. She also served as an Adjunct Professor at Winston-Salem State University and has been actively involved with the Henry County Board of Elections for the past three years.
“We had several fantastic candidates for the seat, which we could not have gone wrong with any of them. We are excited to welcome Valeria Edwards to the School Board,” said Teddy Martin, chairman of the school board. Edwards “extensive experience in education and unwavering commitment to community service will be instrumental in advancing our mission to provide the best educational opportunities for all students in Henry County.”
Edwards holds an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education from Forsyth Technical Institute, a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education from Winston-Salem State University, and two master’s degrees in Supervision, Administration, and Elementary Education from North Carolina A&T State University.
In addition, Edwards is a dedicated community leader, actively serving in multiple organizations, including the Martinsville-Henry County NAACP, the WSSU Alumni Chapter, and the National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Incorporated, where she has held various leadership roles. She has received numerous awards for her service, including the Outstanding Volunteer Service Award from the Martinsville-Henry County NAACP.
