Durham Junior Cotillion Directors:
Margaret Vermillion
Teaching is my PASSION! It is my goal to reach each and every child who enrolls in our Program. I want them to understand the importance of knowing proper etiquette and manners and the positive impact these skills can have on their lives. I graduated from Converse College in Spartanburg, SC. I am a Durham native. I am married to Drew and we have three daughters. All three have graduated from the Program and had a wonderful experience. I took some of the first Cotillion classes under the guidance of Mr. Barnes and look back on those times fondly. It is an honor and a privilege to be able to teach your children Cotillion. I am so appreciative of these precious relationships each season! Mary Lloyd Preble
I so enjoyed my first year as co-director of the Durham Junior Cotillion. I attended Durham Junior Cotillion as a middle schooler and still use the lessons Mrs. Rouse and Mrs. Brame taught me daily. I firmly believe manners and etiquette are life skills that, when learned and practiced, enable us to be more prepared and at ease in social situations big and small. My older children, Jack and Allison grew in confidence through Cotillion. I can’t wait to watch my youngest son, Wright, tackle the box step, a firm hand shake, and table manners as he begins the program this year. I am so excited for another year of Cotillion this fall and can’t wait to meet and work with your children.
