Tracy moved to Rock Hill in 1985 to attend Winthrop University where she received a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education, master’s degree in Reading Education, and certification for Early Childhood Education. She taught at Oakdale Elementary School for 30 years and served as an adjunct professor for Winthrop University. She had the honor of being chosen as Rock Hill School District Three’s Teacher of the Year and went on to become an Honor Roll Teacher for the state of South Carolina. She is a National Board Certified teacher and a recipient of the national Milken Educator Award. Her two sons were born and raised in Rock Hill attending Richmond Drive Elementary, Sullivan Middle and South Pointe High School.
The Foundation of Rock Hill Schools means a great deal to Tracy as she received grant funding for projects that enhanced her classroom. She also saw how her students benefited from Back the Pack. She began volunteering for The Foundation after retirement to give back to the community of Rock Hill Schools.