Morrison promoted in N.C. school district

Shirley Morrison, a graduate of Wilson High School in Florence, has been named the chief human resources officer for Guilford County (N.C.) Schools.

Morrison, the district’s former executive director of human resources, has been serving as the interim chief human resources officer since July 1. Since 1981, Morrison has served in many positions within the district, including assistant principal at Smith High, principal at Lindley Elementary and Frazier Elementary and executive director of elementary schools.

Morrison holds a bachelor’s degree in business education and master’s degrees in counseling and school administration from N.C. A&T. She holds a doctorate degree in educational leadership from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.

In her new role, Morrison will oversee the school district’s human resources department, which is responsible for recruiting, developing and maintaining a high-quality work force for the district.