Britta Stephens of Jayess was recently named English instructor and women’s basketball assistant at East Central Community College in Decatur, announced ECCC President Dr. Phil A. Sutphin.

Stephens, who begins her new duties on August 2, 2010, previously served as an adjunct English instructor at Pearl River Community College in Poplarville. She is also a former English instructor at North Pike Middle School in Summit.

She is a graduate of North Pike High School in Summit, where she was a standout basketball player. Honors received by the shooting guard include her selection as a Mississippi High School Basketball All-Star.  

Stephens continued her education and basketball career at Delta State University and later Mississippi College before transferring to William Carey University in Hattiesburg.

At William Carey, she received a bachelor’s degree in English education and master’s degrees in English education and secondary education. She was a three-year starter for the Lady Crusaders and was selected an NAIA Scholar Athlete in 2009 and 2010. She was also selected Outstanding English Major.

Stephens, who has coached at several basketball camps and clinics, is a welcomed addition to Coach Bill Smith’s Lady Warrior staff.

“I have known Britta for the past 12 years and have followed her high school and college careers, said Smith. “She will be a great asset to both our basketball program and the English Department.” 

She is the daughter of John and Kay Stephens of Summit, who are both teachers and basketball coaches.  

Her grandparents are James V. and L’ Dean Gordon of Philadelphia. She is also a great niece of Pat Mioton of Philadelphia.