DaGrip Welcomes Monte Witherspoon - ” Education in America”

DaGrip welcomes Dr. Monte Witherspoon to the dialogue on "Education in America".  Dr. Witherspoon shares how his story as a struggling student in elementary and middle school fueled his efforts to help all students become "high achievers". He gives credit to the teachers who refuse to let him fall through the cracks.  During the dialogue, Witherspoon shares several strategies the faith community and parents can embrace to propel our students forward.

Dr. Monte Witherspoon is a native of Charlotte, North Carolina. He is the son of Reverend Vera Witherspoon and the late Douglas Brown. Reverend Witherspoon preached his initial sermon in 1994 at Steele Hill A.M.E. Zion Church in Lancaster, South Carolina under the leadership of Rev. Dr. Marion R. Wilson.

Dr. Witherspoon attended Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools in North Carolina. He graduated from Livingstone College in Salisbury, North Carolina with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Religious Studies. While at Livingstone College, he served as the President of the Student Government Association, National-Vice President of the Pre-Alumni Council of the United Negro College Fund, President of the Pre-Theolog Union, and member of the Board of Visitors.

Dr. Witherspoon furthered his education at the Morehouse School of Religion at The Interdenominational Theological Center in Atlanta, Georgia where he received a Master of Divinity degree with a concentration in Pastoral Care and Counseling. While at The ITC, he was elected president of the Student Christian League (Student Government Association) and served an unprecedented two consecutive terms in succession of many profound pastors and community leaders across the United States. As president of Student Christian League, he developed several community programs in the greater Atlanta area. While in Atlanta, Georgia, Reverend Witherspoon received Congressional Recognition for Outstanding Community Service by Congressman John Lewis for his service in the Atlanta Metropolitan area.