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W.H. Fuller. Contributed a half century of his life to education . The Man and The School. William Henry. What does W.H. Fuller stand for?. June 1877-March 1961. When was Mr. Fuller alive?. An African American Educator for over 50 years Son of Mr. William and Mary Herndon Fuller
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W.H. Fuller Contributed a half century of his life to education The Man and The School
William Henry What does W.H. Fuller stand for?
June 1877-March 1961 When was Mr. Fuller alive?
An African American Educator for over 50 years Son of Mr. William and Mary Herndon Fuller Member of the 1st African American Baptist Church in the city of Raleigh One of the oldest and most highly respected citizens of this community Who was Mr. Fuller?
Along with his wife, he lived at 20 East Worth Street. While Worth Street still exist, 20 East Worth Street is now part of the campus of Shaw University in downtown Raleigh North Carolina. Where did Mr. Fuller live?
His wife, Nannie Greene Fuller (1877-1954), was a teacher William Jr., their son, who predeceased them Who were Mr. Fuller’s Family?
Attended public schools of Wake County and Raleigh City Graduated from Shaw University in 1899 with an A.B. Degree in Religion Received a Master’s Degree from Columbia University Received a Master’s Degree from Shaw University What was Mr. Fuller’s Educational Background?
Teacher, State School for Deaf and Blind Principal, West Raleigh Grade School Principal Crosby-Garfield School Principal Oberlin School, Now Daniels Middle School Teacher, Shaw University Where did Mr. Fuller Work?
Mt. Hope Cemetery next to Washington Magnet Elementary School Headstone reads “William Henry Fuller, 1877-1961, Teacher and Principal for over 50 years.” Note: Mt. Hope Cemetery is Raleigh’s largest cemetery for African Americans (60 acres) and one of the oldest in the city. Where is Mr. Fuller buried?
W.H. Fuller Elementary The school
When was W.H. Fuller Elementary built? 1961-1962
When was the school named for Mr. Fuller? May 29,1962
When did W.H. Fuller Elementary become a magnet school? 1982
Principals at Fuller Alfred Perry, 1962-1971 Minetta Eaton, 1971-1973 Floreiss Turner, 1973-1983 Nancy Shugart, 1983-1986 Peggy Beasley-Rogers, 1986-1991 Marlee Ray, 1991-1994 Wayne Funk, 1994-1996 Pamela Peters, 1996-2003 Crystal Scillitani, 2003-
Information on W.H. FullerThe Man and The School compiled by Dr. Kathy Godfrey Assistant Principal 1995-2005 and Dr. Angela Hicks Parent and PTA Officer 2003-2006 Booklets available at W.H. Fuller Elementary