Robeson County’s Own Regina Walters Honored as 2024 NC Community College Academic Excellence Winner

Regina Walters has been named the 2024 North Carolina Community College Academic Excellence Winner. Originally from Pennsylvania, Walters has strong ties to Robeson County, North Carolina, where her parents were born and served in the military. She spent much of her childhood there with her grandmother. After living in various places around the world due to her parents' military careers, Walters settled in Robeson County at 18.

Walters credits her diverse upbringing, with time spent in New Jersey, Philadelphia, Kansas, Hawaii, and Germany, for developing her empathetic personality and strong interpersonal skills. Her experiences taught her the value of respect and kindness, principles she applies in her teaching career.

As a teacher, Walters aims to significantly impact her students and the community. She treats each student with respect and is committed to the power of education and mentorship. Walters's values of perseverance and advocacy were influenced by her family, especially her grandmother.

Her grandmother was involved in key civil rights events, including the March on Washington in 1964, and contributed to school desegregation. These actions inspired Walters to engage in advocacy and community service, continuing her grandmother's legacy of positive change.

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