WHITEVILLE, NC — Veteran educator and former administrator Ronna Gore took her official oath of office on Monday, Sept. 28, to join the Southeastern Community College Board of Trustees.
Gore, who retired in 2025 as the curriculum director for Whiteville City Schools, brings more than 30 years of public education experience to the college’s governing board. Appointed to the board by N.C. Senator Bill Rabon, Gore’s term runs through May 2030.
“Education has always been my passion, and education has gotten me where I am today,” Gore said. “Coming from a small town, education has opened so many doors for me and paved the way for a very good life that has impacted countless children and families.”
Gore’s professional journey is deeply rooted in Southeastern North Carolina. After earning a respiratory therapy degree from Robeson Community College in 1992, she graduated from SCC with an Associate of Arts degree in 1993. She went on to complete her bachelor’s degree in education at UNC Pembroke in 1995, later returning to UNCP to earn a master’s degree in education in 1999 and a post-master’s certificate in school administration in 2011.
Her classroom career began at Whiteville Primary School, where she served as a teacher, lead teacher, and webmaster for eight years. She later joined Williams Township School as a lead teacher and assistant principal before being named principal at Old Dock Elementary School, where she served for a decade. Gore also held principal roles at West Columbus High School and Whiteville High School before stepping into central office leadership as curriculum director for Whiteville City Schools.
As a trustee, Gore aims to leverage her administrative background to enhance student engagement, retention, and workforce alignment.
“I want to share those ideas, techniques, and strategies with this board because it is all about creating those opportunities that will help students be successful in life,” Gore noted. “I truly believe Southeastern Community College is a diamond in the rough, a hidden gem that makes an incredible difference in the lives of our students and our community.”
A native of the Beaverdam community, Gore resides in Columbus County with her husband, Brett Gore.
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