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
A couple weeks ago, when she knew her death was nearing, Erma Johnson Hadley gave a thumbs up when she learned the…
Posted by WFAA-TV on Thursday, October 1, 2015
BREAKING: Chancellor Hadley dies of cancerRead about the life of Chancellor Erma Johnson Hadley.http://collegian.tccd.edu/?p=27051
Posted by The Collegian – Tarrant County College on Thursday, October 1, 2015