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• Dr. Freeman is a proud two-time alumna of East Carolina University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Family and Community Sciences and a Master of Science in Child Development and Family Relations (now known as Human Development and Family Sciences). She later completed her Doctor of Education (EdD) at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia.
  Her dissertation, Mentoring as a Catalyst for Change: Creating a Mentor Training Curriculum Using the Servant Leadership Model, applied Robert Greenleaf's (1970) Servant Leadership theory to address the need for greater youth engagement within an aging church congregation. Through this work, she developed and piloted a mentor training curriculum designed to strengthen intergenerational relationships and cultivate leadership among youth.
  Dr. Freeman's passion for education and service is deeply rooted in her commitment to children and families, particularly in Eastern North Carolina. For more than 16 years, she has taught and mentored both adults and high school students across Lenoir, Edgecombe, and Pitt counties. In her current role as a Teaching Instructor and Program Coordinator for Family and Consumer Sciences Education (FACS), she prepares and supports future educators while sharing her expertise in family and community studies.
  Outside of her professional work, Dr. Freeman enjoys spending time with her family, serving in her church, and volunteering in her community as a chaplain with the Pitt County Sheriff's Department.