Rodney D. Pierce Explained

Rodney Pierce
State House:	North Carolina
State:	North Carolina
District:	27th
Term Start:	January 1, 2025
Succeeding:	Michael Wray
Party:	Democratic
Birth Name:	Rodney Donte Pierce
Birth Date:	October 5, 1978
Birth Place:	Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina
Education:	AA, Halifax Community College; BA, North Carolina Wesleyan University; Teaching Licensure, East Carolina University

Rodney Donte Pierce is an educator, historian and American politician serving as the member-elect of the North Carolina House of Representatives from the 27th district.

Personal life

Pierce is a native of Halifax County and grew up in Roanoke Rapids.^[1] He has three children.

Professional career

Pierce is a professional educator who was named the North Carolina Council for the Social Studies Teacher of the Year in 2019 and was one of the Marathon Teaching Institute's African American Male Teachers of the Year in 2022.^[2]

He also served on the North Carolina Governor's Teacher Advisory Committee.^[3]

Electoral history

2024

External links

• Campaign Website
• Ballotpedia

Notes and References

1. Web site: Childress . Greg . UNC founder was a slave owner. Teacher wants his name removed from Halifax County school. . NC Newsline . States Newsroom . 30 November 2024.
2. Web site: Martin . Lance . Pierce named African American Male Teacher of the Year . RRSpin . RR Spin . 30 November 2024.
3. Web site: Pierce announces candidacy for NC House District 27 . Warren Record . The Warren Record . 30 November 2024.