Educators Hall of Fame 2003 Inductees
East Carolina University’s College of Education is pleased to have had this opportunity to recognize thirty-two 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 Saturday, October 25, 2003.
We were also honored to receive an address at this year’s ceremony by Betty Debnam-Hunt. Ms. Debnam-Hunt is creator and publisher of the Mini-Pages, circulated in over 500 newspapers throughout the nation.
The 2003 Hall of Fame Honorees are listed below.
| Name | Induction Year | ECU Alumni? | Plaque Inscription |
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| Janet Hodges Alligood | 2003 | yes | Outstanding and Dedicated K-4 Teacher from 1955-1993, With Time Out for Jordan, Dwayne, and Brian. "Always Helping Students Do Their Best" |
| Helen Edwards Bradley | 2003 | yes | To One Who Has Been Exemplary In Her Enthusiasm As A Teacher of English Literature and The French Language In Our Public High Schools |
| Esther Albritton Cameron | 2003 | yes | Educator, Leader of Women, Friend to All "A Life Lived in Grace" |
| John Dornan | 2003 | Dedication and Contribution to North Carolina Schools Through Exceptional Leadership of the Public School Forum of North Carolina |
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| Janice Hardison Faulkner | 2003 | yes | Inspiring Teacher, Dedicated and Distinguished Educator Competent and Caring Administrator Loyal and Active Alumna North Carolina Secretary of Revenue, Acting Secretary of State, and Commissioner of Motor Vehicles |
| Dr. Willie James Gilchrist | 2003 | Superintendent of Halifax County Schools Outstanding Educator and Leader Family: Wife, Jacqueline Children: Wyvondalyn, Steven, and Willie II |
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| Lucille Gorham | 2003 | Pastoral Assistant, St. Gabriel's Catholic Church Member, Pitt County School Board for 14 Years; Substitute Teacher Greenville Schools; Member, Greenville Beautification Committee; Member, Board of Ethics, Pitt County Memorial Hospital A Lovely Person of Compassion and Courage |
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| Doris Shelton Hawkins | 2003 | yes | NC Home Economics Teacher of the Year LEA Teacher of the Year, Volunteer and Mentor Devoted Wife, Mother, and Nana Until They Know How Much You Care |
| Dr. Cleveland Melvin Hawkins | 2003 | yes | Civic, Community, and Education Leader Devoted Husband, Dad, and Pa Phi Sigma Pi Fraternity, Avid Pirate |
| Freddie Olivia Barrett Hill | 2003 | yes | 30 Years of Elementary Teaching Excellence Her Greatest joy in Teaching Comes From Helping Students Accomplish Their Goals, no Matter how big or Small, in the Classroom and in Life. |
| Dr. Keith D. Holmes | 2003 | Professor of Education 1951-1975 Teacher and Mentor Founded the Holmes Reading Clinic |
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| Barbara Jones | 2003 | yes | "To furnish the means of acquiring knowledge is....the greatest benefit that can be conferred upon mankind." John Quincy Adams |
| Phillip J. Kirk Jr. | 2003 | 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. |
| Mary Cox Kiser | 2003 | BA & M.ED Early Childhood, University of South Carolina National Board Certified in Social Studies 1998 Teacher of the Year Piedmont Middle School, Monroe, NC |
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| Sheila Warlick London | 2003 | Middle School Educator Teacher of the Year Mentor Dedicated to Excellence for All Leaders |
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| Starlette McCollum | 2003 | 30 Years of Service to Unionville Elementary School An Outstanding, Loyal, and Dedicated Teacher Who Gave Selflessly and Willingly To Others |
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| Nancy Bissette Morgan | 2003 | yes | BS Social Work 1986 MAED Counselor Education 1995 A friend who helped so many to cross bridges to new horizons. |
| Ellen Johnson Pauling | 2003 | yes | Elementary Counselor and Special Teacher To Be the Best That They Can Be. |
| Project Heart | 2003 | yes | Meeting the Challenge: A Commitment to Academic Success for Every Child, A Partnership of Schools, Parents, and other Community Organizations to Make a Difference Through Service |
| Charles R. Ross | 2003 | yes | A Dedicated Teacher, Principal, Director of Instruction Associate Superintendent, University Instructor and a True Optimist. Help the Learner be Successful. |
| Charles E. Russell, Ed.D. | 2003 | yes | In Recognition of Outstanding Service and Leadership For Thirty-Two Years at Pitt Community College, Nineteen Years As President. |
| Dr. Marilyn Sheerer | 2003 | A visionary leader whose expertise, dedication & enthusiasm inspire us all. |
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| Sarah Laughlin Shelton | 2003 | yes | A Dedicated Educator Who Inspired High Standards and a Commitment to Excellence in Both School and Community. |
| Linda Steed | 2003 | yes | Hoke County Educator Taught High School Senior English 1969-86 Asst. Principal 1986-1990, Principal 1990-1993 Director of Instruction 1993-1995 Director of Accountability and Testing 1995-1999 |
| Julie Peterson Swinson | 2003 | yes | She enjoyed teaching and nurturing 1st Graders who belonged to someone else. Now she is teaching her own and continues to impact the memories of the hundreds of young minds who learned to read and write, be polite, and hopefully, turn out just right. |
| Kathy Arnold Taft | 2003 | yes | Outstanding Advocate For Excellence In Education Political Leader State Board of Education Member |
| Dennis Stuart Teel | 2003 | yes | Let Me Be Forever Remembered Through: A Smile on a Child's Face, Success of a New Teacher, Renewed Vision of a Veteran Educator and Finally, As a Grateful Son, Brother, Uncle, and Friend. |
| Bertha Hart Tripp | 2003 | yes | Graduate of ECU An Outstanding Educator for Thirty-Six Years In Elementary Education for |
| Dr. William F. Troutman Jr. | 2003 | yes | BS, Western Carolina; MA, PhD, Duke University Professor of Political Science, 1964-1988 Chair, Department of Political Science, 1966-1979 Managing Editor; Politics and Policy, Journal of the North Carolina Political Science Association |
| Dr. Michael Ward | 2003 | yes | Communicates the Needs and Lives the Dream of Improving the Future for All Young People. |
| Dorris Lambert Warren | 2003 | yes | Six Year Degree ECU Counselor, Public Schools - 20 Years Counselor, Fayetteville Tech Community College - 10 Years Sampson County School Board Chair |
| Senator Edward N. Warren | 2003 | yes | Educator & Administrator North Carolina Senator Life Long Commitment To Education and ECU Advocate of Strong Moral and Personal Values |
| Edith I. Holmes Williams | 2003 | yes | Outstanding Greenville Junior High School Teacher Loved by Her Students An Innovator and Mentor In the Classroom |