Byrd-Poller, Lynda Guest Interview Transcript

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We interviewed Dr. Byrd-Poller on Tuesday, February 20th, 2018 in the upstairs classroom in the college apartments. Besides two brief distractions (one from a man hoping to print some papers and the other when we needed to get Dr. Byrd-Poller some water), the interview continued uninterrupted. We began by discussing her own experience growing up in the Williamsburg- James City County school system and her children's experiences and how practices have changed over time. We then began discussion of her twisting career path that eventually led her to her current position as Director of Human Resources at Thomas Nelson Community College. One topic that was particularly relevant throughout the interview was the issue of diversity in her own schooling experience, her children's, and today as she plays a large role in hiring prospective staff.

The content of this note was taken from the headnote created by the interview team.

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