Geneva Brown, who served as a member of the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County school board for more than 18 years, announced her retirement on Wednesday. According to a press release, Brown’s made her decision in part because of health concerns.
“It is time for some younger person to serve,” Brown said. “It’s just time.”
Brown previously served as a teacher and principal for 38 years in the school system. She served as principal at Mebane Elementary School from 1967 to 1971. Brown opened Moore Experimental School in 1971, the school system’s first countywide magnet school.
Brown also served as the director of research, development and planning from 1990 until 1992.
“What Geneva Brown has done for this community is unparalleled,” said Donny Lambeth, chairman of the school board. “She always did what was right, and she always worked to do what was best for the children she served.”
Superintendent Donald L. Martin lauded Brown for being a great advocate for students, teachers and parents.
David Fitzpatrick, retired principal of Kernersville Elementary School, worked with Brown at Moore Experimental School. He praised Brown for her commitment throughout her 56-year career in education.
“What she was brilliant at was getting and retaining the best teachers,” Fitzpatrick said. “That was a valuable lesson. That’s the name of the game as a principal — you surround yourself with the best.”
School board policy stipulates the board must appoint a replacement for Brown. The school board will discuss the appointment during its regular meeting on Tuesday, April 26 at 6 p.m. at the Education Building, which is located at 4801 Bethania Station Road in Winston-Salem.
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