Dr. Cheryl Beckett Minor's Biography
Dr. Cheryl Beckett Minor
Dr. Cheryl Beckett-Minor was born and raised in the Bronx, New York, but has been a Utica, New York resident for the last thirty years. She attended her early school years in New York City as a youth and graduated from Utica College of Syracuse University, receiving her bachelor’s degree in Child-life Psychology. Dr. Minor then graduated from New York City College with her master’s degree in Education, and received an advanced degree in School District Administration at Cortland University. In February 2013, she received her Doctorate in Education from Walden University, writing her dissertation on “The Impact of Curriculum Audits on Student Achievement.”
Dr. Minor, who began her career in Education in New York City 30 years ago, has worked for the Utica City School District for the last 29 years. She has worked in the district as an elementary teacher, assistant Principal, and Principal for two Elementary Schools; Martin Luther King, Elementary School and is currently the Principal of Watson Williams Elementary School; a Distinguished Title I Elementary School. During her tenure, she has received an award as a rapidly achieving school, “Excellence in Education,” and has been an “Education Ambassador” for the State Education Department. Dr. Minor believes schools should provide students with a safe, caring, and academically rich learning environment that focuses on reaching their fullest potential and preparing them to be college- and career-ready lifelong learners.
Cheryl was initiated into Iota Rho chapter at Utica College of Syracuse University in 1982. She is a Silver Star and is currently the President of the graduate chapter Nu Psi Omega in Utica, NY. She also served as the Second Vice President and membership chairman, Graduate Advisor, Cluster chairman, and Education Advancement Foundation (EAF) chairman and was a Nominating committee member.
Dr. Minor is also affiliated with several Professional and International Civic Organizations. She is a humble servant of the community who never seeks recognition for any of the deeds that she performs. In addition, Cheryl Minor serves on various community boards; the Advisory Board for Young Scholars, the Board President for the Resource for Independent Living Agency (RCIL), the Advisory Board for Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC), former Board Member of the Mohawk Valley Community Action Agency (MVCAA) and a Board of Trustee member for the Community Foundation of Oneida and Herkimer Counties.
Cheryl Beckett Minor and her husband are the proud parents of two children and five grandchildren who are the joy of her life and her motivation daily. She attends St. Matthew’s Temple Church of God and Christ for her spiritual salvation and loves fishing, reading, and spending quality time with family and friends.
