Gloria Washington-Wallace loved children.
For 30 years, she worked with them as a guidance counselor, and later, as a founder and facilitator of the Black Student Achievement Program within the Howard County Public School System.
Washington-Wallace, 59, of Columbia, died of breast cancer on the Fourth of July.
“Her life was devoted to the education of children,” said her husband, Donald Wallace.
Wallace said his wife was inspired to develop BSAP to help black children overcome the achievement gap, and to offer support in the classroom.
Natalie Woodson, chairwoman of the education committee of the Howard County branch of the National Association of the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), said Washington-Wallace had agreed to take Woodson?s place as head of the education committee for the NAACP.
“Gloria certainly was a person of conviction and dedication to children,” said Mamie Perkins, chief of staff for the school system.
Five years ago, Wallace said he and his wife began Education and Career Empowerment Centers to help students in grades 4 through 12 focus on academic acceleration programs.
“I will continue with the program, and her spirit will be with me,” said Wallace.
Washington-Wallace grew up in Baltimore and earned a bachelor?s degree in education from Morgan State University. She recieved a master?s in counseling from Indiana State University.
In addition to herhusband, she is survived by six children.
Funeral itinerary
» Viewing will take place from 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Celebration Church, 6080 Foreland Garth, Columbia.
» Funeral is at 11 a.m. Friday at Celebration Church.
» Interment will be at Loudon Park in Baltimore.
