Educators Hall of Fame 1999 Inductees
East Carolina University’s College of Education is pleased to have had this opportunity to recognize individuals and organizations from around the state for their extensive contributions to the field of education. The Educators Hall of Fame was initiated in 1999 to permanently acknowledge education professionals and associations who have made distinguished contributions to the field of education through service and mission. Nominations were secured with a minimum $1000 gift to the College for the establishment of the Educators Hall of Fame Endowment Scholarship. Scholarships will be given to outstanding education majors. The awards ceremony was held in the Fall of 1999.
The 1999 Hall of Fame Honorees are listed below.
| Name | Induction Year | ECU Alumni? | Plaque Inscription |
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| Edna Earle Baker | 1999 | yes | Teacher, Librarian, Principal, Supervisor Beloved Friend, Civic Leader Creator of Successful Individuals, School Systems, and Universities |
| Dr. James W. Batten | 1999 | Scientist Author Teacher Scholar Benefactor |
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| Sara Storey Batten | 1999 | AB Chowan College Summa Cum Laude MS In LS UNCCH: Beta Phi Mu Teacher of Latin, English, and Math Librarian and Cataloger |
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| Ralph Brimley | 1999 | Teacher, Mentor, Confidant, Friend of Principals and Superintendents Throughout North Carolina |
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| Judith Highsmith Budacz | 1999 | yes | "First A Teacher" 35 Year Career Educator 1997 Wachovia North Carolina Principal of the Year |
| Franklin Douglas Byrd, Jr. | 1999 | Teacher, School Administrator Cumberland County Schools For 37 Years Civic Leader and Church Leader |
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| Dr. Patricia T. Campbell | 1999 | Associate Professor, Reading Faculty - Board of Governor's Award for Teaching Excellence 1996 East Carolina University |
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| Stella Chambliss | 1999 | yes | Teacher, Principal, Church Leader, Visiting Lecturer; Department of Educational Leadership |
| Dr. Joseph C. Ciechalski | 1999 | Excellent Counselor Educator - Leader in State and National Counseling Associations - Compassionate Teacher, Counselor And Friend |
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| Dr. Charles R. Coble | 1999 | An Exceptional Leader, Dedicated to Excellence in Education Who Envisions Possibilities and Inspires Within Others A Deep Sense of Purpose |
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| Isabel Cox Cude | 1999 | North Carolina Educator/Administrator In Guilford County for 45 Years |
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| Wendell Holmes Cude | 1999 | North Carolina Educator/Administrator In Guilford County For 45 Years |
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| John B. Dunn | 1999 | yes | Teacher, Mentor Inspirer and Friend |
| Janice Robertson Dunn | 1999 | Health Occupations Teacher, Counselor, and Friend Who Inspired Many to Enter Health Professions |
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| Gail R. Englert | 1999 | Elementary Educator Norfolk Virginia 1997 Presidential Award For Excellence In Math Teaching 1998 Norfolk Teacher of the Year 1999 Virginia Math Teacher of the Year |
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| Emiley J. Harvey | 1999 | yes | Middle School Educator, Mentor, Leader Held High Expectations: Inspired and Directed All Learners |
| Dr. Parmalee P. Hawk | 1999 | Teacher, Administrator, Researcher. Dedicated to Integrity and Innovation in Education |
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| Nancy S. Hemink | 1999 | yes | A.G. Cox Middle School Principal; Her Quiet, Focused Leadership And High Expectations Produced Exemplary Results. |
| Dr. Erwin Hester | 1999 | Professor, Chair English Department Service to ECU And Students Marked By Quiet Leadership With Grace And Uncommon Perspective |
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| Brownie R. Highsmith | 1999 | yes | Elementary Teacher Challenged And Motivated All Learners Through Innovative, Creative And Intellectually Stimulating Teaching Methods |
| Elsie Celia Brame Hunt | 1999 | yes | "I See Her On The Sofa In A Plain Cotton Dress Teaching A Young Boy Wearing Clothes He Had Farmed In All Day." Governor James B. Hunt Jr. |
| Leo Warren Jenkins | 1999 | His Vision, Courage And Leadership Put Educators, Doctors, and The Pirates On The Road To Greatness. Best Of All, He Made Us Believe. |
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| Mary Gail T. Johnson | 1999 | yes | Contributor to Society And The Field of Education Through Her Dedication And Commitment To Excellence |
| Dr. Thomas R. Koballa | 1999 | yes | Exemplary Graduate, Outstanding Science Educator, Friend And Colleague |
| Dr. Peggy M. Koonce | 1999 | yes | Faculty Emeritus, ECU Expansion and Development of State Kindergarten and Teacher Education |
| Daisy Lee Carson Latham | 1999 | Teacher - Mentor - Humanitarian She Endowed Her Students With A Love of History And A Clear View Of The Opportunities Of The Future |
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| Walter C. Latham | 1999 | yes | Elon College Sports Hall of Fame - NCHSAA Distinguished Service Award - Pitt County Principal Of The Year, Coach, Teacher, and Mentor |
| Frances Harvey Mallison | 1999 | yes | Middle School Media Coordinator Life Long Advocate of Reading |
| Roger L. Mann | 1999 | East Carolina University Foundation Board Member and Advocate for Educational Opportunities |
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| Dr. Floyd E. Mattheis | 1999 | Extraordinary Science Educator and Mentor Loving Husband, Father, and Friend 1991 Distinguished Service to Science Ed Award 1996 Robert H. Carlton Award |
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| Rose Cude McConnell | 1999 | yes | Graduate of East Carolina University 1958 Teacher |
| Betty Helen Mobley | 1999 | yes | Touched Many Young Lives Kindergarten-First Grade Teacher for 35 Years |
| Dr. Charles H. Moore | 1999 | yes | Professor, Psychology Department ECU 1968-1996 Dedicated To Excellence With High Standards For Himself And Others |
| Alice Esther Morgan | 1999 | yes | ECU Alumna Of The Year 1987 ACEI President: Florida & International Chapters - Teacher For 52 Years- University of Florida Assoc. Professor |
| Dr. Helen Meriwether Parke | 1999 | Visionary Educator, Devoted Parent, and Inspiring Community Leader. Her Service And Her Commitment Enriches The Lives Of Others. |
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| Frances K. Pressley | 1999 | yes | A Dedicated And Caring Teacher BA Flora McDonald College 1960 ECU: MAED Elementary Education 1977 MAED Administration 1980 |
| Dr. James S. Pressley | 1999 | Teacher/Administrator A Friend To Students UNC Chapel Hill: AB-MAED-PhD MRE Southern Seminary |
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| Josephine Little Rawl | 1999 | yes | 1912 Graduate - Taught In One Room School In Pitt Co. - Life Long Learner, Educator Researcher & Mentor - Mama Jo was Active Alumna To Age 95 |
| John T. Richards | 1999 | Dedicated Educator: Professor, Outstanding Advisor, Chair of Special Education for 30 Years. Known of Father of Sp. Ed. In Eastern N.C. |
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| Elizabeth E. Savage | 1999 | yes | Founder A(delta)K in Pitt County Outstanding Educator & Leader NC Woman of Distinction Every Day In Her Classroom Was An Adventure In Learning |
| Robert Riley Sawyer | 1999 | yes | AB Degree: Business - 1959 BS Degree: Physical Education - 1960 Teacher & Athletic Director Grimsley High School Greensboro NC 1961 - 1999 |
| Susan Ballance Sawyer | 1999 | yes | BS Degree: Primary Education 1961 |
| Ann Rhem Schwarzmann | 1999 | yes | Primary & Special Education Teacher; Innovative, Dedicated Educator Who Motivated Students To Always Do Their Best |
| Moses Maurice Sheppard | 1999 | yes | East Carolina University Science Educator A Man With Many Talents Who Continues To Inspire And Educate Others In Every Walk Of Life |
| Mary Lois Staton | 1999 | All Are Touched By Her Charm - Intellect - Professionalism And Leadership. Advocate of Reading, Consummate Communicator, And Philanthropist |
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| Jean Mobley Stevens | 1999 | yes | Classroom Teacher & High School Counselor 1956-1984. Eastern North Carolina Community Leader |
| Dr. Henry C. VanSant | 1999 | yes | Respected Coach and Teacher BS MAED East Carolina University Puts Students First |
| Charles Stuart Ward | 1999 | yes | Master Teacher And Principal - University Administrator - Builder of Confidence And Pride - Consummate Father, Husband and Leader - UVA Doctorate |
| Edna Elizabeth Baker Ward | 1999 | yes | Elementary Teacher, Principal, Confidant; University Instructor, Counselor, Leader; Beloved Friend And Gifted Speaker |
| Margaret Cude Ward | 1999 | yes | Graduate of East Carolina University 1961 BS MAED 1963 Teacher |
| Senator Edward N. Warren | 1999 | yes | Educator & Administrator North Carolina Senator Life Long Commitment To Education and ECU Advocate of Strong Moral and Personal Values |
| Mrs. Elizabeth A. Wheatley | 1999 | Reading Teacher, Author, Consultant. School Director & Academic Dean. Director: Holmes Reading Center & Mary L. Staton Reading Conference |
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| Mrs. Shannon Wilson Zerniak | 1999 | yes | ECU Graduate 1992 Student Teacher of the Year Nominee For Teacher of the Year 1993 |