1928
Born to Edwin W. Collins Sr. and Laura (Cook) Collins in Stevensville, VA.
1952
Earns a Bachelor of Arts in social sciences from Virginia Union University.
1952
Begins teaching professionally.
1971
Achieves a Master of Arts in liberal studies from Wesleyan University.
1972
Public schools in her area become integrated.
1978
Becomes a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha and maintains affiliation today.
1982
Obtains a Master of Arts in humanities from the University of Richmond.
1984
Teaches sixth through 12th grade until 2020.
1988
Receives the West Point and Vicinity Club-Educational Achievement Award.
1990
Is recognized for 38 years in education by the Peninsula VA Club.
2020
Commences her retirement from teaching history and government.
2021
Continues to enjoy traveling abroad and to California.