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Dr. Leslie Lee Daniels began his teaching career in the McComb School District in 1965 as a teacher and coach at Higgins High School before advancing through administrative positions.

He became the first African-American Principal of McComb High School in 1976, serving until 1986, and was principal when the school was designated a "Model School" in 1983.

Dr. Daniels served as the first African-American Superintendent of the McComb School District from 1989 to 1996, helping eliminate the district's debt and dedicating 31 years total to the McComb schools.

He became the first African-American Superintendent of the Greenwood School District from 1996 to 2008, overseeing construction of an $8,000,000 middle school without a bond issue.

The Senate recognizes Dr. Daniels' educational legacy and contributions to public education, with the resolution to be presented to his family and the McComb School District.