Dr. James Mitchell

A native of Ahoskie, North Carolina, the son of Sallie Austin, has three brothers; Donnell, Tommy, and Mackey, two sisters; Shawnee and Cheryl. Dr. James M. Mitchell has been in higher education for over 33 years and is a strong advocate of seamless education at all levels. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Science at Shaw University, a master’s degree in Educational Administration, and his doctorate in Educational Leadership at Fayetteville State University. James and wife Priscilla are the parents of three children: Brian, Nicole and Mario. They have five grandsons, Trent, Drew, Mathew, Jorden, and Mason.