Maryet Denise Carter-Owens

May 20, 1982 - October 14, 2020

Maryet Denise Carter-Owens affectionately known by family and friends as Niecy was a valued educator with Hertford County Public Schools since January 2005 serving approximately 15 years at Riverview Elementary School. Maryet was truly dedicated to the education profession and effectively taught until Monday, October 12. 2020. She currently served as 5th grade ELA/Social Studies teacher, Multi-Classroom Leader, AIG Lead Teacher, Battle of the Books Coach and Math Competition Coach. Maryet earned her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Elizabeth City State University in 2004. She went on to earn her Certification in Elementary Education at her Alma Mater in 2005. In 2009, Maryet earned her Master of Science in Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment from Walden University. She became AIG Certified at UNC Pembroke in 2013. Maryet was a self-motivated, organized, and positive leader in education and served this district with great pride and dedication. She has touched the lives of many children and families during her professional career. Maryet has a passion for children at a very young age and her lifelong desire was to become a teacher. She found fulfillment in returning to her home county and childhood elementary school to teach. Maryet leaves to cherish her memory her loving, caring and dedicated caretakers George and Betty Carter (Murfreesboro, NC), her mother Debra Carter (Murfreesboro, NC), her father Floyd Eure (Gates, NC), her brother Derrick Carter (Murfreesboro, NC), a very special nephew and godson Jaylen Carter and a host of nieces, nephews, godchildren as well as other family, friends, coworkers and special sisters