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Dr. Leon Rouson

Dr. Leon Rouson
Posted By: Leon Rouson, Ph.D. on October 07, 2005


Profession: Educator/Researcher

Former North Carolina Black Teacher of the Year and National Black Teacher of the Year (1989-90) - recognized by The National Council of Negro Women in Washington, DC and Shell Oil Company while still in his 20's. A 1983 NCCU graduate.

Currently a faculty member in the renown School of Education at Norfolk State University
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Whats Up Doc,

I am a high school senior who will begin college in the fall of 06'. I plan to major in both mathematics and kinesiology, I aspire to obtain doctorates in physical therapy and mathematics. I know both are very prosperous fields, However, I think I'll just choose one. My question is, based on your experience what would you say or how would you convince me to take a career in education than to take one of health?

Friday, October 21st 2005 at 12:25PM
Veronica Bunch
North Carolina Central University class of 2009
It's good to see that someone put you as a notable alumni. Thank you so much for focusing my attention to NCCU, and those many years in NC-MSEN. It wasn't the same without you.

Love,
Veronica Bunch
Friday, November 11th 2005 at 11:19AM
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