Benedict College Athletics

Gerald Herbert started at Benedict College, but took a six-year break after enrolling in the U.S. Army Reserves. After his return from military service, Herbert reconnected with the Benedict baseball team and played for three years. As a player. Herbert reached many accomplishments and was a key member of two championship teams, as the Tigers won the SIAC championship in 1988 and the EIAC title in 1989.
 
He led the team in home runs in 1988 (9) and 1989 (7) and led the team in stolen bases for three straight years. He finished with a career batting average of .297. He was named to the EIAC All-Conference team in 1990 as well as the EIAC All-Tournament team that year.
 
Herbert later pursued further studies, earning a master's degree in Adult and Higher Education at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. He received his standard teaching certificate from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and a certification in K-12 Principal/Educational Leadership from Wingate University.
 
In his professional career, he has worked over 22 years in education. After serving four years at the university level, Herbert was recruited to teach ninth grade literacy at West Charlotte High School in Charlotte, N.C. He subsequently became the Academic Facilitator and Athletic Director at West Charlotte. During his tenure at West Charlotte, the school was recognized as the most improved school in North Carolina for two consecutive years and was named the West Charlotte Co-Teacher of the Year and Athletic Director of the Year.
 
His current position is middle and high school principal at Mountain Island Charter School in Mount Holly, N.C., which boasts a 100 percent graduation rate.
 
Herbert has been involved with and chaired several committees throughout his career and has been active in many civic causes. He had led literary initiatives, facilitated character education programs, worked with the Boys and Girls Club, coached youth baseball, basketball and football teams, mentored first-time juvenile offenders, participated in the Angel Tree Project and delivered Thanksgiving meals to needy families.