Charletta holds a Bachelors Degree in Osychology, a Master's Degree in Education, and a Doctoral Degree in Education, Public Policy with a specialization in law.

Charletta serves as Dean and Professor of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Business at Southside Virginia Community College. Previously she was the Faculty Director of General Education and Professor at Virginia State University-Office of Planning Institutional Effectiveness. She has also worked as a public administrator with state and Federal agencies.

Charletta H. Barringer-Brown's campaign for school board member is her first entry into politics.