Meet Herbert "DOC" Monroe
ADVOCATE & OVERCOMER
Dr. Herbert Monroe is Assistant Superintendent of Caroline County Public Schools and a member of the Virginia Advisory Committee on Culturally Relevant and Inclusive Education Practices. As a husband, father, mentor, and motivational speaker, DOC has impacted those who know him and people throughout his community.
Awards & Recognition
2019
VA SCD presenter on Virginia Profile of a Graduate & CA SEL: Social & Emotional Learning
2017
Recipient of the "Tagged by the Superintendent" award for outstanding division leadership
2013
R.E.B Award winner for Distinguished Educational Leadership and Achievements in Public Education
2012
Scholastic & Successful Innovations Awards for Parent Engagement
Education
Virginia Polytechnic Institution, 2012
Doctoral Degree (Division Superintendent Endorsement) Educational Leadership and Policy Studies
Virginia Commonwealth University, 2006
Master of Education (Administrative and Supervisory PreK-12 Endorsement) Administration & Supervision
Lock Haven University, 1991
Bachelor of Science Educational Psychology & Elementary Education I Certification
Mentors Matter
AN ADVOCATE OF LOVE
At the age of 17, DOC's father had an upset stomach and went to use the restroom in a "White Only" establishment in Florence, South Carolina. When he exited the restroom, he was met with force by police officers, arrested, and subsequently spent three days in South Carolina State Prison. Upon his release, it was at that moment he realized what his future would be; Herbert T. Monroe Jr decided to be an educator. His goal was to teach children to love each other regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, and sexual orientation. His goal was to ensure that his kids would never have to suffer the same racist or prejudiced behavior that he suffered growing up in the South. DOC's father became an elementary school teacher and principal in the state of Virginia and was well-loved by all.
