Ms. Ronica Watford is a native of Hertford County. She earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Elementary Education from North Carolina Central University in 2008. Upon completing her undergraduate degree, Watford’s interest in education further propelled her, and she committed her professional life to the promotion of education. 

To further her passion for education, she earned a Master of School Administration Degree through the Northeast Leadership Academy (NELA) operated under the auspices of North Carolina State University in 2014. Watford’s collective ten plus years in public education has been dedicated to being the change she wishes to see in the world by exercising personal and professional growth as a student, teacher, advocate, collaborator, and leader in Hertford County. Her service includes elementary, middle, and high school level experience as she seeks to be a voice of education in her community. She has served as a Fifth Grade Mathematics and Science Teacher, Dean of Students, Beginning Teacher Mentor, and Instructional Coach. In 2019, Watford transitioned into the assistant principalship at Hertford County High School and in the fall of 2022, was named Principal.  Ms. Watford states that she is guided by Gandhi's mantra, “You must be the change you wish to see in the world.”

Ronica Watford can be reached at rwatford@hertford.k12.nc.us

For several years, Patrice Watford has been a noteworthy teacher/leader in the Hertford County Public Schools. You may know her from her Hertford County Middle School as a CTE teacher. Mrs. Watford was honored by being chosen by East Carolina University to be a member of the Pirate Leadership Academy and received her Master of School Administration in May of 2022. She is one of the assistant principals at Hertford County High School. Mrs. Watford says she considers this an honor and is excited to serve the students and staff at HCHS!

Mr. Torrey Hines is a Brooklyn, New York native who has served children in North Carolin for 25 years. Mr. Hines originally started his career in education at Hertford County Middle School as the Choral Director and General Music Teacher. He went on to become the band director at the middle and high school levels in several counties across the state. Mr. Hines graduated from North Carolina Central University with a Bachelor of Arts in Music and holds a Master of Arts in Education in Administration and Supervision from the University of Phoenix. 

Mr. Hines believes that all students can learn and every stakeholder shares in the responsibility of providing a quality education to them. Together in partnership with teachers, parents, and the community, a difference can be made in the lives of our scholars. Mr. Hines can be reached via email at thines@hertford.k12.nc.us

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