Women of Virtue Walking in Excellence: Inspirational Stories of Character, Wisdom, Courage and Strength
​Contributing Author
Dr. Essie McKoy  @emckoy
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Book Summary​
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“Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies (Proverbs 31:10, KJV)”.Being a virtuous woman is not about being perfect, rather, it is about living a life full of purpose, daily demonstrating character, wisdom, courage, and strength.Women of Virtue Walking in Excellence ~ Inspirational Stories of Character, Wisdom, Courage, and Strength is a compilation of 20 diverse stories of women who passionately narrated how they demonstrate character, courage, wisdom, and strength as they walk in the ways of a virtuous woman. For we are not perfect, but we were created by a perfect God, and seek to live a purposeful life with power, grace, and value.As you reflect on how you walk in the ways of a virtuous woman, consider the following...Are you a woman who knows her worth and value?Are you a woman who settles for nothing less than the promises for her life?Are you passionate about how your life influences others?Are you on a journey to become the best version of you?This book is for you. The stories will encourage your soul, nurture your dreams, transform your life, and inspire you to be all who God created you to be.Contributing Authors: Dr. Essie McKoy, Charlene Harrod-Owuamana, Cynthia Green, Dr. Sharon H. Porter, Falecia McMillian, Tonoah Hampton, Dr. Mary J. Huntley, Michelle Boulden Hammond, LaKita Stewart-Thompson, Tameka Chapman, Dr. Theresa A. Moseley, Trivia Payne, Kimberly Ann Hobbs, Jennifer Bryant, Muriel Grooms, Briana C. CaBell, Obioma Martin, Charlene Day, Tela C. Jones, Gina S. Duncan
​Dr. Essie Mckoy
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​Dr. McKoy received her Doctorate in Education (Ed.D.) and an Educational Specialist Degree (Ed. S.) in Educational Leadership from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, a Master’s Degree in Middle Grades Education from Appalachian State University, and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Special Education with certification in Learning Disabilities from Winston-Salem State University. She has additional areas of certification in Public School Administration/Principalship, Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in English, and the NC Superintendency. Her dissertation topic, “A Study of Elementary Principals’ Perceptions of Accountability and Leadership in an Era of High Stakes Testing,” is a foundational part of her book, “The Heart of School Transformation: My Journey into Transforming Urban Schools.”

She attended The Urban Superintendent’s Program at Howard University and The American Association of School Administrators and received the National Superintendent’s Certification.