Educators Hall of Fame 2002 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 2002.
The 2002 Hall of Fame Honorees are listed below.
| Name | Induction Year | ECU Alumni? | Plaque Inscription |
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| Cynthia Bailey Adams | 2002 | yes | Middle School Science Teacher Director of Development, ECU School of Education It's all About Education, Teachers Make the Difference. |
| James B. Ballance | 2002 | yes | Thirty Year Career As An Outstanding Teacher, Coach, Administrator, Athletic Trainer, Yearbook Advisor Grimsley Senior High School |
| Nancy Griffin Baucom | 2002 | no | Piedmont Middle School Teacher Monroe, NC 27 Years Teacher of the Year 1977, 1983, 1995 Mentor, Shakespeare Club Sponsor National Board Certified Educator |
| Willa Rae Harper Bullock | 2002 | yes | Elementary Teacher A Creative Teacher Who Provided a Positive Beginning for Many Young Children. She Continues To Enrich Her Community Through Her Many Talents, Especially Her Beautiful Music. |
| Helen C. Butler | 2002 | yes | Forty-One Years of Service In Public Education As An Elementary School Teacher The Cultural Arts Were An Integral Component of Her Students' Educational Experience. |
| William E. Castle | 2002 | no | BS in Secondary Education; MA and PhD In Speech Pathology; Asst. Prof. U of VA 1963-65; Educator of the Deaf; Dean and Director National Technical Institute for the Deaf at Rochester Institute of Technology 1968-95 |
| Diane L. Castle | 2002 | no | BS In Elem. Educ; MS & PhD In Speech Path. & Aud. Research, Curriculum Development and Teaching Use of Telecommunication Devices By Deaf & Hard Of Hearing Employees |
| Jane Joyner Cox | 2002 | ||
| Joseph Eppye Debnam | 2002 | no | Dynamic Force In Greene County Educational Pioneer: First Greene County Superintendent of Public Schools Journalist: Founder of the Standard Laconic Newspaper Business, Civic, & Church Leader; Married to Birdie S. Debnam |
| Michael A. Dorsey | 2002 | no | Dean, ECU School of Art Committed Servant of the University, Inspired Leader of Artists Dedicated Promoter of the Visual Arts For All A Great Friend |
| H. Tallie Dupree | 2002 | no | A Marine Officer and Combat Veteran who Became our Coach, Teacher, and Friend. Whether on the Playing Field or in Life, you Taught us to do our Best, be Team Players, Play by the Rules, and Most Importantly to win With Dignity. Coates High School, Class of '65 |
| Elizabeth Edwards | 2002 | no | High School Math Teacher and Guidance Counselor Math Came Alive in her Classroom for all Students. Her Patience With and Determination for Student Success was Evident in her Teaching and Guidance. FHS Alumni |
| Farmville High School (1921-1971) | 2002 | yes | Every Students' Education and Life Development was the Focus of the School and Community. The Faculty Provided Each Student With the Tools and Confidence to Reach their Potential and Dreams. Her Gifts to her Graduates: Leadership, Citizenship, Stewardship, and Integrity. |
| Evelyn Crutchfield Gerdes | 2002 | yes | In Appreciation Of East Carolina University's School of Education BS 1961; MAEd 1967 |
| Peggy Monroe Gillis | 2002 | yes | A Gracious Woman, a Truly Christian Lady Has Served Well in Her Work; Her Community, Her Church, and Her Family. Thirty-One Years as a Dedicated Educator |
| Gwyn Griffin | 2002 | no | Principal Piedmont Middle for 18 Years Monroe, NC National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence 1991 Principal of the Year 1985 and 1989 Administrator of the Year 1989 |
| Loretta Brickhouse Guard | 2002 | yes | Thirty-Three Years of Unselfish and Tireless Service For the Youth of Chowan County 1969-2002 |
| Margaret Blount Harvey | 2002 | no | A devoted Advocate for public education demonstrated by personal sacrifices over 60 years |
| Betty Debnam Hunt | 2002 | no | Journalist & Childhood Educator Creator of the Publication for Children, The Mini Page Daughter of Stella Debnam and Newsman W.E. Debnam Granddaughter of Berdie L. Debnam and J.E. Debnam, Newspaper Editors and Educators |
| Evelyn Russell Joyner | 2002 | no | A Dedicated and Enthusiastic Teacher. Her Love of God, Family, Life, and Literature With Generations of Students, Inspiring Many to Teach and Lead Others. A Steadfast Friend. |
| Phillip J. Kirk Jr. | 2002 | yes | In Recognition for Outstanding Commitment and Dedication to the children of North Carolina Through Exceptional Leadership of the North Carolina State Board of Education. |
| Lewis Lawrence | 2002 | yes | High School English Teacher, Mentor, Friend He Encouraged Individuality and Creative Thinking Through His Teaching Style. He Valued Student Opinions and Allowed Them to Think for Themselves. |
| Patricia Long | 2002 | ||
| Dr. Betty Mobley Long | 2002 | yes | Professor, Supervisor, Teacher, Dactylologist, Humanitarian, Friend, and Encourager |
| Janie Barnes MacIntyre | 2002 | yes | Math Educator, Exceptional Children's Program USA Today's All USA Teacher, First Team NC Christa McAuliffe Fellow Thinking Maps Consultant and Trainer |
| Dr. William B. Martin | 2002 | no | An Educator, Mentor, and Student Advisor Faculty Advisor to NCAE and Kappa Delta Pi for Twenty-Five Years Advocate for Spec Ed, Middle Schools, and Outdoor Education |
| Joyce Garris McGalliard | 2002 | yes | Lives of Many People Through Your Profession, I am Proud of You. Jerry |
| Mary Irma Moore | 2002 | yes | High School Math For her Enthusiastic, Inspirational Teaching Her Love of Mathematics, and Her Dedication to Helping Students Become Their Best FHS Alumni |
| Katie Owen Morgan | 2002 | yes | East Carolina Teacher's College: BS 1946, MA 1954 President, ECTC Senior Class of 1946 ECU Board of Trustees Thirty-Three Years in Public Education |
| Brenda S. Nash | 2002 | no | The 2001-2002 Camden Middle School Teacher of the Year Camden County Schools Teacher of the Year |
| Dr. Henry A. Peel | 2002 | yes | Committed to Innovation and Excellence in the Development of Education Leaders For the 21st Century. With Deepest Gratitutde, EdD Cohort Group 2001. |
| Annie Perkins | 2002 | First Grade Teacher for 43 Years in Farmville Schools. In 1921 Perkins Hall was Named in her Honor. Three Generations of Farmville Students Began Their Quest for Knowledge Under her Capable Directions. Educator 1896-1946 |
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| Valerie Davis Austin Powers* | 2002 | yes | Master Teacher In the Area of Behavioral/ Emotional Disorders Been A Turning Point in the Lives of Many Children. |
| Dr. Michael Priddy | 2002 | A Leader who Gives not Only of his Wisdom, but Also of his Faith in the Power of a Good Education to Give all Children a Place of Permanence in a World in Transition. |
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| Louisa Morton Ringo | 2002 | yes | She is There for her Students in the Classroom and in Life, Pushing, Encouraging, and Always Teaching. Vivian M. Covington |
| R. Eugene Rogers | 2002 | Teacher: Principal: Superintendent: Legislator Served the People of Eastern North Carolina With Diligence and Integrity. |
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| Hope Rollins | 2002 | High School Math Teacher. She Recognized Potential in her Students and Provided Opportunity for its Development. Her Competency as a Teacher was Reflected in her Students Lives and Their Achievements. |
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| Dr. Norma H. Sermon-Boyd | 2002 | yes | Superintendent, Jones County Schools 1993-2002 A woman of vision...A Journey of Excellence Impacting the Future Through Scholarship and Service |
| Gordon Smith III | 2002 | Governors, Gordon Smith III Continues the Tradition In Bringing To NC Children A Special Education About the Global Economy By Establishing Exploris Museum. |
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| Elizabeth Ashley Layne Smith | 2002 | yes | Honor Graduate ECU School of Education Challenges Her Students To Love, Learn, Share, Appreciate, and Discover Who They Are. |
| Eugene Howard Stallings | 2002 | yes | Teacher, Coach, Principal, Assoc. Superintendent Inspired Young Men and Women to Reach Their Goals. |
| Mary Rose Sutton Stocks | 2002 | yes | Influencing Children Directly and Indirectly To Become Outstanding Citizens Fifty Years of Service to the Education Profession |
| Otis F. Strother III | 2002 | yes | East Carolina University SGA President, 1961-62 Band Director for 32 Years Believed There Was Good In All Students |
| Shelby Sheffield Strother | 2002 | yes | 2000-2002 ECU Alumni President Outstanding Music Educator for 32 Years Believes In Our Boundless Potential. |
| Melanie Rogers Van Leuven | 2002 | yes | Teacher, A Mother, A Wife, A Friend, and A Daughter Will Live Forever In the Hearts of the Kindergarten Children She Taught. |
| Dr. Ronny VanSant | 2002 | Director of East Carolina University Teaching Fellows For 12 Years. Exemplary In Education and Leadership, Molding Young People Into Model Teachers Always Gracious and Professional |
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| Gigi Guice Walter* | 2002 | yes | Newspapers In Education Coordinator The Daily Reflector Pitt County Educator Literacy And Community Volunteer |
| Dr. James Hugh Wease | 2002 | yes | President of the NC Council for The Social Studies ECU Department of History 1963-1995 Chair of History Department 1986-1989 Professor Emeritus |
| Doris Winslow Williams | 2002 | yes | A Teacher In the Martin County School System 1963-1983 |
| Sandra Leonard Wornom | 2002 | yes | East Carolina University Advocate Leadership and Service in Student Life, The Arts, School of Education, and Athletics School of Education Advancement Council President 2000-2002 |