Charlotte A. Slocum

Dr. Charlotte A. Slocum, a retired school administrator from the Scranton School District, died September 24 in South Carolina. Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Sidney S. Sr. and Clara Harhood Slocum. Charlotte earned her undergraduate degree in elementary education from East Stroudsburg University, an M.S. from the University of Scranton, Superintendent's Letter of Eligibility from Lehigh University and a Doctorate of Education in educational leadership from Temple University. Charlotte was a member of the Association of School Administrators, the Alumni Associations of East Stroudsburg University, Lehigh University, the University of Scranton and Temple University. She was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma and Phi Delta Kappa.

Charlotte's first employment was kindergarten teacher for Lackawanna Trail School District in Factoryville and taught in the same building where her father, an aunt and uncles attended grades K through 12. She held numerous positions at Lackawanna Trail, including director of staff development and director of Head Start. During her career, Charlotte was elementary principal at Northeast Bradford School District, superintendent at Elk Lake School District, and finished her career at Scranton School District as principal of West Scranton Intermediate from 1998 to 2011. Charlotte was an adjunct professor for Wilkes University, Marywood University and Temple University in their Graduate School of Education programs. Charlotte began substitute teaching near her home in South Carolina before the discovery of her illness.

Charlotte was a member of John Hand Chapter of the Colonial Dames XVII Century and the Scranton City Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution. Charlotte co-authored several publications and booklets, including Nutrition Activity Booklet for Primary Grades, An Induction Program for Teachers and the Development and Implementation of the Pre-School Program.

Charlotte is honored on the Wall of Fame at the National Women's Hall of Fame and is in "Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges." She was a Pennsylvania PTA Honorary State Life Member and earned the James L. Nicholas Educational Leadership Award. She was employee of the month at the Scranton School District. Charlotte was a member of the Church of Saint Gregory in Clarks Green, Pa. and Saint Anthony's Catholic Church in Hardeeville, S.C.

She is survived by her brothers, Sidney S. Jr. and wife, Tina Slocum, of Duncanville, Texas; and Jeff and wife, Virginia Slocum, of Hardeeville, South Carolina; her nephews, Matt and Chris; and numerous cousins. Charlotte leaves behind many friends from her home in Pennsylvania and her new home in South Carolina. She touched the hearts of most everyone she met.

The family will receive visitors on Friday, October 16, from 5-7 p.m. at the Albert P. O'Donnell Funeral Home, 2025 Green Ridge Street, Dunmore, Pa.

The funeral will be Saturday October 17, 2015, from the Albert P. O'Donnell Funeral Home, 2025 Green Ridge Street, Dunmore, with a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. at Saint Gregory's Church, 330 North Abington Road, Clarks Green. Friends may call Friday from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the West Scranton Intermediate School, for the Charlotte A. Slocum Leadership Award, 1401 Fellows Street, Scranton, PA 18504. To offer online condolences, please visit odonnellfuneral.com.