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Dorothy S. DeShields
6410 Carolina Beach Road
Wilmington, NC  28412
Phone (910) 799-6368
Fax (910) 790-5064
DorotDeshiel@aol.com

Dorothy S. DeShields

Personal Data:

Dorothy S. DeShields is a Wilmington native and a graduate of Williston Senior High School. She received her BA degree from Saint Augustine’s College in Raleigh, N. C., and her MEd from the University of N. C. at Wilmington. Ms. DeShields retired in 2003 after working thirty-seven years in the field of education. She taught in Washington, D. C.; and in Pender County where she also served as principal of Maple Hill Elementary School and Topsail Middle School. She was principal of Gregory School of Science, Mathematics, and Technology for twelve years before becoming Executive Director of Quality Development for New Hanover County Schools. Ms. DeShields led the Gregory staff through the initial development and implementation of an award-winning magnet program.  She has been a part-time instructor at UNCW.

 
Terms of Office:
  • Elected to serve first four-year term 2004-2008

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In compliance with Federal law, including Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act and the provisions of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, New Hanover County Schools administers all state-operated educational programs, employment activities, and admissions without discrimination because of disability, race, religion, national, or ethnic origin, color, age, military service, or gender except where exemption is appropriate and allowed by law.

To file a complaint of discrimination, contact: Dr. Rick Holliday, Assistant Superintendent, Student Support and Federal Programs, 6410 Carolina Beach Road, Wilmington, NC 28412, Telephone (910) 254-4206; Fax (910) 254-4352.

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