This first episode features Carter E. Coleman Jr., a long time Atlanta Public School educator and lifelong resident of Ashview Heights. 

Carter was principal of the historic Booker T. Washington High School from 2005 - 2009.  Booker T. will be celebrating its centennial anniversary a few weeks from the time of this recording. Booker T. Washington High School was the first public secondary school for black students in Atlanta and it was the only one until 1947. 

As you’ll hear, most of Carter’s life was lived within a 10 mile radius of Parsons Street. He has lots of– rich stories about family and friends and the role education played in his life.