Carolyn Mattocks has always had a love and passion for history. Ms. Mattocks is a summa cum laude graduate of North Carolina Central University with a B.A. in History. She also has a Master's Degree in Public Administration from North Carolina State University. Ms. Mattocks has taught African American History, American History, World History, and European History at both the community college and college levels. She has also taught a course about Career Planning and Personal Development. Her first book was Essays of W.I.I.T.S. (Wisdom, Insight, Inspiration, Truth and Strength). She self-published the book in 2002. Ms. Mattocks is a writer and lecturer. She has done numerous presentations for schools, community colleges, colleges, churches and organizations. Ms. Mattocks is a member of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH), Alpha Kappa Mu Honor Society, Phi Alpha Theta Honor Society, Pi Gamma Mu Honor Society, and the Society for Technical Communication. She was recently inducted into Biltmore Who's Who for Executives and Professionals. Ms. Mattocks is available to do educational lectures, workshops, and consulting.