She has been a leader from the beginning of her illustrious career. Dr. Clara Walters spent 35 years in her tenure in education, part of which as the first African American female to be named principal of a secondary school within the Orange Country (FL) district. She retired in 2000...well, sort of. Upon her retirement, she founded "Education and Leadership Training Incorporation", an organization that trains principals and helps schools that are challenged to improve their grade rating.