Cynthia Woodruff has been with NWCDC for over 30 years and teaches in the Head Start classroom. Truly committed to early childhood education, Ms. Cynthia returned from retirement to continue her work with children.  A world traveler, she enjoyed Europe almost as much as the Bahamas.  While at home, she nurtures a beautiful flower garden and bowling league score.
Considerate to peers and parents, Ms. Cynthia is an exceptional educator.   

Angelina Burton has been with NWCDC for 2 years and is an assistant teacher in the HeadStart Extended Day Program.  Her class is inspired by her creativity as she guides them through her favorite activity: art. Ms. Angelina is helpful to her co-workers and to the families of the children she teaches.  She has a way of offering wise counsel when it is truly needed. She enjoys spending time with her family, shopping and design.    

Sherrye Byers has been a Head Start teacher for over six years and is the lead teacher of the Head Start classroom.  She holds a BS degree from Fayetteville State and is currently working toward an Associates degree from Forsyth Technical Community College in Early Childhood Education.  Her students are always busy learning from interesting and exciting activities.  She prepares her students for “Big School” by working with their families to make sure the lessons learned in the classroom are also promoted in the home.  Ms. Sherrye enjoys attending church and spending quiet time with her family.    

Shonquilla Thomas has been with NWCDC for six months and is the lead teacher of the More At Four program. She is constantly working with her students to prepare them and their parents for “BIG SCHOOL.” When not teaching, Shonquila spends time with the youth in her church, shops for the latest fashions and spends time with her friends and family.