Chancellor Hadley speaks at a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the dedication of the new math and science wing on TR Campus in April 2010.
The TCC community as well as the rest of Tarrant County are reacting to the death of Chancellor Erma Johnson Hadley. Here’s a sampling of their reactions:
The TCC family is deeply saddened by the passing of our energetic leader & career educator, Erma Johnson Hadley.(1/5) pic.twitter.com/6KADO5g1AJ
— Tarrant Co. College (@TCCollege) October 1, 2015
Chancellor Hadley was a founding faculty member of the College, beginning her career with us in 1968. (2/5) — Tarrant Co. College (@TCCollege) October 1, 2015
She was chosen by the Board of Trustees in March, 2010, to serve as the fourth Chancellor of TCC. (3/5)
— Tarrant Co. College (@TCCollege) October 1, 2015
During her tenure as Chancellor, Tarrant County College realized unprecedented enrollment increases and student success. (4/5) — Tarrant Co. College (@TCCollege) October 1, 2015
Because of her vision & leadership, TCC is poised for continued student success with access to education for residents of all ages. (5/5)
— Tarrant Co. College (@TCCollege) October 1, 2015
The late Erma Johnson Hadley of @TCCollege will also be missed at @JPS_Health. She led board in a time of division pic.twitter.com/PoEgF3R1MM — Bud Kennedy (@BudKennedy) October 1, 2015
We are sad to hear about the death of TCC Chancellor Erma Johnson Hadley who helped open TCC Crowley South Campus Ctr pic.twitter.com/5HpwsxEj4r
— Crowley ISD (@CrowleyISD) October 1, 2015
Rest in peace, Chancellor Erma Hadley. — Samuel Colunga (@ColungaSamuel) October 1, 2015
#RIP Chancellor Hadley, the first woman & first African-American to become chancellor of @TCCollege. – https://t.co/KfoveBWBMq @PVAMU alum
— Bridget Lewis (@bridgetsl) October 1, 2015
Erma Johnson Hadley first African-American to lead TCC pased away. Very sad news. http://t.co/xDwWPH1dBk — Robert Sturns (@RobSturns) October 1, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with Erma Johnson Hadley’s family, friends and colleagues at Tarrant County College.
— Tim O’Hare (@TimothyOHare) October 1, 2015
So sorry to hear about the death of Erma Johnson Hadley, a great leader and role model. http://t.co/XtX9eoble1 — Carol Peters (@cvptexas) October 1, 2015
The late Erma Johnson Hadley is a Tarrant County legend, a saint of community education, self-made and strong.
— Dave Lieber, CSP (@DaveLieber) October 1, 2015
rip chancellor Hadley thank you supporting our school❤️👼🏽 — andreaaaa (@andrea22serrano) October 1, 2015
Rest in Piece Irma Hadley. you will be missed dearly! thank you for everything you did to make all of this possible!❤️😭
— Мэй Bae (@megancopeland_) October 1, 2015
TCC Chancellor Erma Johnson Hadley died this morning following a battle with cancer. A great loss for Ft. Worth https://t.co/7a4io95eI9 — Ensemble Coworking (@ensemblecowork) October 1, 2015
God bless Mrs. Hadley. She was a true leader of education and the community. She will be missed. https://t.co/ziDAQktdbZ
— John M. Gonzales (@CowtownJ) October 1, 2015
Higher ed icon and friend Erma Johnson Hadley has passed away. We will miss her! #tcc #cupahr http://t.co/vczCJzPVAJ — Andy Brantley (@AndyBrantley) October 3, 2015
A sad day today. TABPHE’s founder and TCC Chancellor Erma Johnson Hadley passes. As a pioneer in education, you will be missed.
— Tanisha Shorter (@TabphePresident) October 2, 2015
The late Erma Johnson Hadley on how she desegregated Joe’s Cafe in Carthage TX (4:00 on vid) https://t.co/ixPIdGOkkA pic.twitter.com/hP0Y1btYMB — Bud Kennedy (@BudKennedy) October 2, 2015
Erma Johnson Hadley, Chancellor of @TCCollege passed today. She was wonderful. My deepest sympathy to her family and the TCC community.
— Charlene Newkirk (@CCACSouthPres) October 2, 2015
Our condolences goes out to a pillar in our community. Erma Hadley. May she rest in peace — Buttons Restaurants (@buttonsftworth) October 2, 2015
God bless our chancellor from TCC, Erma Johnson Hadley, who battled cancer and past away this morning , your family is in my prayers 🙏🏼
— Joceline Silva Rojo (@JocelineSilva_) October 2, 2015
We’ve lost a champion for higher education. “Tarrant County College Chancellor Erma Johnson Hadley dies” http://t.co/V95mmErQdi @TCCollege — Victor B. Sáenz (@VictorSaenzPhD) October 2, 2015
Rest in peace dear friend. Tarrant County College Chancellor Erma Johnson Hadley dies http://t.co/rojkQjCZTg
— Rey Garcia (@ReyGarcia6) October 2, 2015
Just learned that @TCCollege chancellor Erma Johnson Hadley passed away. I will never forget shaking her hand at my graduation. RIP Erma. — Brendon James (@brendonjames34) October 2, 2015
So sad. I had the opportunity to hear Erma Johnson Hadley speak. Absolutely brilliant. She will be missed. https://t.co/cDSqEUN8iu
— Shayne Hollinger (@shayneholl) October 1, 2015
“You can’t sharpen a knife on velvet” -@TCCollege Chancellor Erma Johnson Hadley. I’m going to miss her. pic.twitter.com/vDiS8XEoGF — Mr. Omar (@TerranceOmar) October 1, 2015
R.I.P to Erma Johnson Hadley. I’m so blessed to have met her and received my Associate’s Degree diploma from her back in May of this Year
— IG:SoUnique19 ♎️ (@AyishaCollins) October 1, 2015
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