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Judge Sylvania W. Woods, Sr. 1927-1997

Judge Sylvania W. Woods, Sr., was born and educated in Georgia. He was one of seven siblings born to Andrew and Cora Woods. Their Christian home was the foundation on which he built his philosophy of respect, education, pride, humility, and honesty. It's the basic reason he lived a life as a man his family, friends, and neighbors felt was an honor to know.

Judge Woods left school in the tenth grade, at the age of 15, to join the Navy, in order to provide for his widowed mother. He served in World War II and received an honorable discharge. He completed high school requirements and enrolled at Morris Brown College in Atlanta, Georgia. It was in Atlanta that he met his wife, Geneva Holloway, who was attending Grady Nursing School.

Judge Woods began practicing law in Washington, DC, in 1962, and in Prince George's County in 1967. The Woods family moved to Glenarden, Maryland, in 1963. From 1967- 1976, he practiced law exclusively in Prince George's County. He was appointed to the District Court of Maryland Fifth Circuit (1976-94), and Seventh Judicial Circuit (1994-97.)

Testimonial

"The philosophy of the school room in one generation will be the philosophy of government in the next."

Vision

The staff of Judge Woods is committed to ensure that all children are learning and growing academically and socially. Learning experiences are enhanced through the efforts of the staff and parent community working in partnership for our children.

To develop an environment where students, staff, parents and the community work together to enhance student achievement. All students will be encouraged to grow academically and interpersonally, meeting the high standards established for them. This will be attained through the realization of the five core beliefs shared by the staff and the Superintendent, Dr. William Hite:

1. Children ARE our business - and THEY come first;

2. Parents are our partners.

3. Victory is in the classroom Continuous improvement in teaching, leadership, and accountability is the key to our success; and

4. EVERY member of this community shares the responsibility for successful schools.

Abraham Lincoln