Carver Academy to rename library in honor of educator Joyce A. Hall
Photo by Yvonne Kemp
On Friday, December 10, 2021, Milwaukee Public Schools’ (MPS) George Washington Carver Academy, 1900 N. 1st St.,hosted a formal ceremony to dedicate their library to Joyce A. Hall. The longtime teacher and volunteer is believed to have served at least 2,000 MPS students. Hall, 90, began working for MPS in 1955 and retired after 36 years. She served as a full-time reading teacher for more than 30 years and almost 20 years as a volunteer reading tutor. Hall remained dedicated to helping students after retirement, with her last physical appearance at George Washington Carver Academy in January 2020.
Representatives from MPS, the Greater Milwaukee Urban League, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers’ office, City of Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett’s office, St. Benedict the Moor Parish, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and the Hall family were present to speak about the dedication and Hall’s service.
