Educators Hall of Fame 2001 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 2001.
The 2001 Hall of Fame Honorees are listed below.
| Name | Induction Year | ECU Alumni? | Plaque Inscription |
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| Iris Smith Aldridge | 2001 | yes | "Love All of the Children, All of the Time, Even Under Difficult Circumstances" |
| George Raz Autry Jr. | 2001 | yes | "A Friend to Man" Hoke County Principal, Superintendent and Lay Leader |
| Lou Bradley Batton | 2001 | yes | Elementary School Educator Mentor and Community Leader A True Inspiration to Students and Peers |
| Bob Beasley | 2001 | yes | Twenty-Nine Years of Dedicated Service As a Teacher, Principal, Superintendent, and Valued Friend In Harnett County Schools |
| Miss Saxon Bray | 2001 | yes | Mentor and Friend Outstanding High School Social Studies Teacher |
| Jack Britt, Ed.D | 2001 | yes | Superintendent Cumberland Schools 1980-1989 Outstanding Service Recognized by Naming of Jack Britt High School Driven by Integrity, Devoted to Excellence Campbell University Advancement Leader |
| Rose Holland Brown | 2001 | Guidance Counselor with Johnston County Schools for 40 Years Her Belief In and Knowledge Of Her Students Enabled Each Student to Reach Their Greatest Potential |
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| Rep. Howard B. Chapin | 2001 | yes | Fifty-Five Years of Community Service To State of N.C. as Teacher, Coach and Legislator Principal Sponsor of and Introduced Legislation for "Legislators' School for Youth Leadership Development" |
| Mary Alice Chapin | 2001 | yes | Forty-Five Years of Devoted Service To Beaufort County's Education Community Teacher, Leader, and Mentor of Education |
| Ron Clark | 2001 | yes | Disney American Teacher of the Year 2000 "Mr. Clark Took Us on Trips to Los Angeles, Washington DC, and NC, But Through His Stories He Had Already Taken Us Around the World, Without Ever Leaving the Classroom." Julius Coles, Harlem, NY |
| Dr. Charles R. Coble | 2001 | An Exceptional Leader, Dedicated to Excellence in Education Who Envisions Possibilities and Inspires Within Others A Deep Sense of Purpose |
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| Candice (Mamie) Dixon | 2001 | yes | Violinist, Loving Wife and Mother Suzuki Music Teacher, Orchestra Director Paul Harris Fellow, Rotary Past President Friends School of Music |
| Clara Woolard Dixon | 2001 | Educator and Devoted Mother Who Served Her Community Through the Public Schools and Church A Loving Influence on Family and Friends |
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| Jerold H. Dixon | 2001 | yes | An Educator Who Has Served His Community Through the Military, Public Schools, and County Government Loved and Admired By His Family |
| Ocey Lee Draughon | 2001 | yes | Teacher of Elementary and Special Education Students for Thirty-Three Years Retired 1976 Lifelong Educator and Wonderful Mother |
| Dr. William C. Friday | 2001 | Educational Luminary Offering Great Care and Detail In Shaping the North Carolina System of Higher Education His Leadership Has Widely Changed Many Lives |
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| Dr. Frank Fuller | 2001 | Chair, Professor, Teacher, Psychometrist State President of N.C.E.A. American Personnel and Guidance Association Greenville City Council |
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| Norfleet Gardner | 2001 | "We Recognize Your Outstanding Dedication to Education, Excellence as a Teacher and Inspiration by Leadership." Coats High School, Class of 1965 |
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| Dr. Willie Gilchrist | 2001 | Superintendent of Halifax County Schools Outstanding Educator and Leader Family: Wife, Jacqueline Children: Wyvondalyn, Steven, and Willie II |
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| R. Marshall Helms | 2001 | Prof. of Physics: Goldsboro High School, NCSU, and ECU PreArmy for War Electronics Educators, Director of Visiting Scientists for NC High Schools, Supporter of Anajao, Phillipines Elem. Sch. Husband to: MSH MCH CWH Loved Husband |
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| Dr. H. C. Hudgins Jr. | 2001 | AB, High Point College; MEd, UNC-Chapel Hill; EdD, Duke University Teacher and Principal; Professor and Chair, Educational Leadership, ECU Over 40 years of Dedicated Service - Retired 1997 Outstanding Educator, Author, Scholar, Mentor, and Friend |
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| Gov. James B. Hunt Jr. | 2001 | "I Challenge North Carolinians to Raise Out Sights & Raise Our Schools To An Even Higher Level. By the Year 2010, North Carolina Will Build the Best System of Public Schools of Any State in America. By the End of the First Decade of the 21st Century, We Will Be First in Education." |
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| Dr. Douglas James | 2001 | "Visionary, Practical, Persistent Educational Leadership Is Critical to the Preparation of Students for Success In An Ever Changing World." |
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| Dr. Robert N. Joyner | 2001 | yes | "His Unyielding Dedication to Students and the Teaching Profession Is Personified by Demanding of Himself and Others Professionalism, Leadership, and Excellence In the Teaching and Learning of Mathematics." |
| Robert Brown "Bob" Lee | 2001 | yes | Teacher, Principal, Coach, Mentor Touched Many Lives In His Community Devoted Husband, Father, Grandfather ECTC Class of 1950 |
| Ada Powell Leonard | 2001 | Teacher: Home Church Hospital Community College |
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| Carrie Roberson Martin | 2001 | yes | A Teacher Who Loved What She Did Everyday for Forty Years Educating Children |
| Charles Brantley Martin | 2001 | Teacher, Principal, Superintendent, Community Leader A Lifetime Dedicated to Children, Education, and Public Service "Education is the Best Insurance Policy One Can Have" |
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| Dr. Raymond H. Martinez | 2001 | "An Esteemed Visionary, Scholar, Scientist, College Administrator, Mentor, Friend; and A Determined, yet Gracious Winning Swim Coach." ECU: 1954-1986 |
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| Marsha McLawhorn | 2001 | yes | Innovative Educator Who Enriched the Lives of Children A True Role Model, Teacher, Supervisor, and Principal |
| Beatrice "Bea" Stalls Mullen | 2001 | yes | School Teacher, Librarian, 1933-1972 Dedicated to Her Job and Students Delta Kappa Gamma, Senior Class Sponsor |
| Thomas H. Ragland | 2001 | yes | Dedicated Teacher, Administrator, Mentor Forty-Two Years of "Commitment to Excellence in Education" Craven County Schools and East Carolina University Devoted Husband, Father, and Grandfather |
| John Lanier Roberson | 2001 | yes | Teacher - Principal - Mentor He Challenged his Students to Excel In the Study of Mathematics and Science. |
| Robersonville High School | 2001 | The Dedicated Faculties and the High Expectations of this "School of Excellence" Prepared Her Students to Become Successful and Contributing Members of Society |
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| Margaret E. Rogerson | 2001 | Dedicated Wife, Mother, and Educator "Forever Learning and Forever Sharing" |
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| Mrs. Marie Bryant Salmon | 2001 | yes | "You Broadened Horizons and Showed Your Students A Path Less Traveled, Which Truly Made a Difference." Coats High School, Class of 1965 |
| Mary Schmidt, Ph.D. | 2001 | The Pennsylvania State University Dedicated Educator, Administrator, Scholar, Teacher and Mentor Her Mind Knows No Boundaries |
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| Rodney Schmidt, DMA | 2001 | The University of Colorado Musician, Educator, Administrator, Mentor, Explorer of Technology Thinks Differently |
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| Joan Shappley | 2001 | Teacher Advisor Colleague Friend |
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| Marilyn Sheerer, Ph.D. | 2001 | Teacher and Professor; Dean, School of Education, ECU Respected Scholar, Exemplary Educator, Outstanding Communicator, and Skillful Problem-Solver A Visionary Leader Whose Expertise, Dedication, and Enthusiasm Inspire Us All |
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| Patricia Williams Sheppard | 2001 | yes | Educator Whose Gift of Teaching Will Always Be Reflected In the Achievements and Lives of Her Students |
| Dr. Beatrice Seal Simmons | 2001 | PhD In Sacred Theology Religious Educator, Ordained Minister Social Worker, Church Leader, Community Leader Guardian Ad Litem |
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| Dr. Harold C. Simmons | 2001 | PhD In Art Education Art Historian, Author, Illustrator, Artist, Photographer, Archaeologist, Church Elder, Scout Leader |
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| Mr. H.L. Sorrell Jr. | 2001 | yes | "Your Lifelong Example of Honor and Integrity Will Be An Ongoing Legacy for Your Profession and Community." Coats High School, Class of 1965 |
| Mrs. Pauline Hooks Spain | 2001 | yes | Primary School Educator Promoted and Inspired High Standards of Education Strong Dedication to School and Community |
| Kenneth L. Stalls | 2001 | yes | "An Advocate of Technical and Vocational Education" |
| Erma Benson Taylor | 2001 | yes | Elementary School Educator With Lifelong Commitment of Sharing the Power of Knowledge |
| Dr. Richard C. Todd | 2001 | East Carolina University Department of History 1950-1977 Phi Sigma Pi Faculty Advisor 1950-1977 Devoted Husband of "Sweetheart" Todd "A Scholar, Leader, and Great Fellow" |
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| Mrs. Eleanor Toll | 2001 | East Carolina University School of Music Faculty Member For 31 Years |
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| Sandra Rivenbark Wait | 2001 | MSA, UNC-Wilmington, 1997: BA in Biology, UNC-Wilmington, 1989 "I Get A Sense of Accomplishment and Enjoyment in Contributing To the Professional Development of Staff and Watching the Effect Manifested in the Success of Children." |