Today we celebrate one of our former features in our Black History Series 2021, who continues to be worthy of highlighting as a true leader, history-maker, and lifelong educator in our community.
This past week, on Feb. 10, Dennis Quick served his final day as the interim superintendent for Richmond County Schools after taking the position on July 20, 2022
Richmond County Schools posted the following message on their Facebook page on his final day:
“Today was Mr. Dennis Quick’s last day serving Richmond County Schools as Interim Superintendent. We are so sad to see him go, as he has left a lasting impact on our students, staff, and community. As he returns to retirement, we want to thank him for all he has done over his many years of service to Richmond County Schools.”
Dr. Joe Ferrell was sworn in to resume the post on Feb. 13.
Read the 2021 feature on Mr. Quick below and join us in thanking him for his unwavering commitment to public education in Richmond County.
Born and reared on the North Yard, later named Dobbin Heights, Dennis Quick, was the middle child of Bishop and Pastor Mary L. Quick. After graduating from Hamlet High School, Quick attended UNC-Chapel Hill, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in French and Education, while participating as a two-sport athlete. He earned a Master of Science degree in Education Administration at N.C. A&T State University and an Education Specialist degree in Education Leadership at East Carolina University, thus earning certification for school superintendent.
A career educator, Quick has served as teacher and coach at J.F. Webb High School in Oxford, High Point Central High School and Richmond Senior High. He was also a school administrator in Lexington City Schools and Alamance-Burlington Schools and as a principal at: Southwest Guilford High, Griffin Middle School (both in High Point) and Richmond County Ninth Grade Academy.
Quick was well equipped to take on his current role as the associate superintendent of Richmond County Schools after serving staff and students in five different school districts. Prior to this position, he served as the executive director of Auxiliary Services for Richmond County Schools for five years. Those that have worked with Quick can attest to his gentle, yet strong, spirit that brings an enormous amount of wisdom and practical knowledge.
He participates fully in communities where he works by joining community boards and other organizations that offer positive services. While in Richmond County he has served on the boards of: Richmond County Hospice, Richmond Community Theater, Arts Richmond, Richmond County Planning & Zoning and Board of Adjustments. Professionally, he has been a part of Richmond County Principals and Assistant Principals Association (serving as president at one point), Safer Schools Subcommittee of the Governor’s Crime Commission, N.C. Principals and Assistant Principals Association, N.C. Association of School Administrators, and the N.C. Beta Club Council. He has served as administrator for the Mary L. Quick Memorial Scholarship (a scholarship in memory and honor of his mother), and is a part of the East Rockingham Men’s Club.
Among his many achievements and experiences, Quick listed the following two sources of local pride: Serving as assistant coach on the first state championship football team at Richmond Senior High in 1978 and being chosen to serve as grand marshal of the Martin Luther King Day Parade in January 2020.
Quick is married to Nadine Williams, formerly of Petersburg, Virginia, and they have one daughter, Alden, who resides in Greensboro with her husband Karl Mitchell. A family man, Quick loves to spend time with his family at get-togethers and also manages to spend a lot of time on the golf course.
His favorite Bible verse, “Let your light so shine before men that they may see your good works and glorify your father which is in heaven.” Matthew 5:16, is reflected in his lifetime of community and public service.
Join us today in celebrating this Hamlet native, who continues to lead by example, is a role model to us all, and represents both Black History and Richmond County History!
Editor’s Note: Visit Richmond County is highlighting prominent local African Americans each day in February in honor of Black History Month.
