Victory: Life and Legacy

Prepare to be captivated by the life journey of Bettye Thomas White. She is a trailblazer, innovator, and champion of learning who shares her story with great vulnerability, transparency, and self-reflection. Bettye addresses teen pregnancy, the loss of a child, college hazing, mental health, motherhood, love lost and found, sisterhood, and being a servant leader. Her story radiates bravery, strength, and passion for a life well lived!

Experience the remarkable life journey of Bettye Thomas White in this enchanting memoir, "Victory: Life and Legacy." Bettye is a trailblazer, innovator, and champion of learning who shares her story with great vulnerability, transparency, and self-reflection. She is a devoted sister, mother, wife, friend, Soror, grandmother, and great grandmother. Bettye was born and raised in the segregated south to parents who instilled in her to value education. Her book impressively outlines her journey as a teenage mother, highlights the unbearable loss of her son and his ill-fated plight with hazing in college. The author insightfully captures love lost and found; as well as beautifully documents her lifelong friendships – some spanning over fifty years. Bettye also showcases her impactful and distinguished 40-years of service in public education. She received proclamations from both the Mayor of the City of Miami Beach and the Mayor of the City of Valdosta for her efforts to develop next generation leaders. If you treasure stories of resilience, self-discovery, and transformation, this memoir is a must read. Feel her bravery, strength, and passion for a life well-lived on every page!

Bettye Thomas White is a sister, mother, wife, friend, sorority sister, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was born Betty Jean Thomas in Valdosta, Lowndes County, Georgia, on June 23, 1942. She was raised in the segregated south with parents who had a vision that all of their three children would be educated. She graduated from Pinevale High School in May of 1960, and she attended Savannah State College. After graduation, she began her teaching career in 1968 in Miami, Florida. She retired from the Miami Dade County Public School system in 2008 after 40 years of service. Loved by students and parents and acknowledged by her peers, the Mayor of the City of Miami Beach proclaimed December 2, 2006, "Bettye Young White Day." Additionally, the Mayor of the City of Valdosta, John Gayle, proclaimed June 24, 2017, "Bettye Thomas Young White Day," recognizing her contributions to shaping the next generation leaders.