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Elizabeth (Betty) Miller, is a retired first grade teacher in the Cleveland Heights-University Heights School District (CHUH). Betty holds a B.S. in Elementary Education from Bluefield State College and a M.S. in Elementary Administration from Cleveland State University. She received several awards as an educator during her tenure in the
Elizabeth (Betty) Miller, is a retired first grade teacher in the Cleveland Heights-University Heights School District (CHUH). Betty holds a B.S. in Elementary Education from Bluefield State College and a M.S. in Elementary Administration from Cleveland State University. She received several awards as an educator during her tenure in the CHUH school district. While teaching, Betty encouraged her students to be lifelong learners with her famous motto, “I Have a Mighty Mind and a Heart that’s Kind.” Betty is a member of Antioch Baptist Church, a volunteer with Hospice of the Western Reserve and a Golden Life Member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. She has two adult-children, a granddaughter and a blended family. Betty and her husband Moreno “Mo” Miller reside in Shaker Heights, Ohio.
Dr. Vincent D. Holland is a graduate of Cleveland State University (BA, 1975, MPA 1991 and PhD in Urban Affairs and Public Administration 2014). He also received a Masters in Sociology from CWRU in 1979. Dr. Holland is also a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LICDC-Retired). He worked for the Cuyahoga County Adult Probation Departme
Dr. Vincent D. Holland is a graduate of Cleveland State University (BA, 1975, MPA 1991 and PhD in Urban Affairs and Public Administration 2014). He also received a Masters in Sociology from CWRU in 1979. Dr. Holland is also a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LICDC-Retired). He worked for the Cuyahoga County Adult Probation Department for 33-Years and retired in 2013 as their Chief Probation Officer. In addition, Dr. Holland has written a few reports and articles pertaining to criminal justice issues. He has served on a number of boards dedicated to social justice reform issues. A few of these are the Cuyahoga County Re-Entry coalition, Community Action Against Addiction, Midwest Gang Association, Community Based Correction Facility (Cuyahoga. He has also done numerous speaking engagements pertaining to these issues, and has presented testimony at the State, County and local levels on these issues.
E. Lorraine Gordon-Jones is a native of Youngstown, Ohio. She relocated to Cleveland to attend Cleveland State University where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and Master Degree in Computer Uses in Education. She was an accomplished teacher with the Cleveland Metropolitan School District for 25 years. While with
E. Lorraine Gordon-Jones is a native of Youngstown, Ohio. She relocated to Cleveland to attend Cleveland State University where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and Master Degree in Computer Uses in Education. She was an accomplished teacher with the Cleveland Metropolitan School District for 25 years. While with the CMSD, Lorraine became Lead Teacher and Educational Administrator at DePaul Young Parents Center. Experiences at DePaul inspired her to return to the University of Akron and earn a Master’s Degree in Social Work. Currently, E. Lorraine Gordon-Jones is working at Valley Christian School in Youngstown, Ohio where she continues to enjoy mentoring, as well as educating our youth from all walks of life.
Spiritual Advisor
Dr. William H. Myers: Mentor, Friend and Spiritual Advisor
Quiet Strength Ministry Outreach and especially former student, Rev. Ruby Holland, is pleased and humbled to add Dr. William H. Myers to our website as our Spiritual Advisor.
PROFESSOR OF NEW TESTAMENT AND BLACK CHURCH STUDIES,
DIRECTOR OF BLACK CHURCH STUDIES PROGRAM
Dr. Myers is a scholar of the New Testament, with a specialty in Pauline studies. He is also one of the leading innovators in Black Church studies programs. His Doctor of Ministry work at Ashland Theological Seminary is what brought about the founding of the Black Church studies program at ATS, as well as the McCreary Center for African American Religious Studies in Cleveland.
Dr. Myers is also a pastor at New Mount Zion Baptist Church in Cleveland, Ohio. He has served as pastor for the last 15 years but has been a member for over five decades! The McCreary Center is located on the same campus as New Mount Zion, allowing the academy and church to intersect in an effort to reach marginalized people. It is a place where both teaching and praxis bring forth justice, liberation, and refreshment for the soul.
For a list of his publications and further information regarding Dr. Myers, please visit the Ashland Seminary website: www.seminary.ashland.edu/faculty-and-staff/william-myers