Educators Hall of Fame 2004 Inductees
East Carolina University’s College of Education is pleased to have had this opportunity to recognize twenty-seven 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 30, 2004.
We were also honored to receive an address at this year’s ceremony by Dr. Willie Gilchrist. Dr. Gilchrist is the Superintendent of Halifax County Schools and currently serves on the UNC System Board of Governors. He has been recognized twice in the Educators Hall of Fame.
The 2004 Hall of Fame Honorees are listed below.
| Name | Induction Year | ECU Alumni? | Plaque Inscription |
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| Betty Sanders Abernathy | 2004 | yes | Outstanding Chemistry and Physics Teacher at Fike High School for 30 Years. Former President and Active Member of the N.C. Science Teachers Association. Member, Board of Directors, National Science Teachers Association. |
| Dr. Donald E. Bailey | 2004 | An Educator, an Administrator, and a Dean East Carolina University 1961-1994 He can Never tell Where his Influence Stops. Henry Brooks Adams |
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| Jeanne Grogan Batten | 2004 | yes | High School Chemistry and Biology Teacher for 38 Years. She has Been a Positive Factor in the of Administrators, Colleagues, and Students Throughout her Career |
| Sharon Horn Browne | 2004 | yes | Loving Daughter 1955-2003 BS in Library Studies 1978 ECU MS in Library Sciences 1991 ECU 25 Years of Service in N.C. Library Education |
| Anna H. Cartner | 2004 | An Outstanding Educator who Taught in the Public Schools for 41 Years and Developed Innovative Techniques for Teaching Reading to Middle School Students With Learning Disabilities. |
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| Gail Sykes Clayton | 2004 | yes | Helping Students Reach Their Potential Both in the Classroom and on the Athletic Field |
| N. Rene Corders | 2004 | Any Good, Therefore, That I can do, let me do it now. 2003 Wachovia Principal of the Year. |
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| Pamela Jo Davis | 2004 | yes | Pursued a Career in Education Serving Nash and Wilson Counties. 2003-2004 Southern Nash High School Teacher of the Year. "The real purpose of our existence is not to make a living, but to make a worthy, well-rounded, and useful life." Forever our Friend |
| Dr. Jimmie R. Grimsley | 2004 | yes | Teacher of Teachers Compassionate Educator, Advisor, Coach Mentor and Friend to Students Dedicated Husband, Father, and "Pop" |
| Linda Blair Hardy | 2004 | yes | Elementary School Educator 1969-2001 Teacher, Motivator, Leader, Mentor, and Friend Progressive Innovator of Enriched Curriculum Believer in Potential of all Children Continuous Lifetime Learner |
| Gladys D. Howell | 2004 | Tenured Professor; Chairman, Political Science Department Dean, College of Arts and Sciences Vice Chancellor, Academic Affairs Chancellor, East Carolina University Leadership That Reached the top by Rising up Through the Ranks |
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| Gladys D. Howell | 2004 | Her Passion for Learning and her Love of Teaching Have Made her Mentor and Friend to any Willing to Learn Always, and in Every one of her Many Spheres of Service, she has Placed High Value on High Achievement. |
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| Catherine Spearman McKim | 2004 | yes | Mother, Educator Community Advocate ECTC 1950 |
| Marian N. McLawhorn | 2004 | yes | Progressive North Carolina Legislator Former Librarian Advocate for Education Champion for Eastern North Carolina |
| Valerie H. Neal | 2004 | yes | A Dedicated Teacher who Instills a Sense of Self-Worth in Children Believing all the While They are Capable of the Impossible. She Plants This Belief Firmly Within Them, and Watches as They Soar Above any Hurdle They may Face, Achieving Greatness Never Expected. |
| Jo Ann Norris | 2004 | N.C. Teacher of the Year 1979-1980 Associate Executive Director, Public School Forum of N.C. Committed to Quality Education for all Children Political Affairs Specialist, Lobbyist, Advocate for Women |
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| Virgie Cowand Northcott | 2004 | yes | A well-loved Educator who Taught Grades 5-7 for 34 years; her Teaching Philosophy was She was a Champion for Children With Special Needs. |
| Dr. David A. Powers | 2004 | yes | Outstanding Chair of the Department of Curriculum & Instruction Exemplary Leader in Distance Education and the use of Technology Scholar, Educator, Mentor, Friend and Creator of Opportunities Given by the Department of Curriculum & Instruction Colleagues |
| Tracy Kennington Price | 2004 | yes | Outstanding Senior ECU School of Art - 1988 N.C. Character Educator of the Year Award P. Buckley Moss Foundation for Children's Education Award VSA Arts Director Union County, N.C. |
| Dr. Donald L. Spence | 2004 | Director of Japan Center East Associate Director of International Affairs ECU Associate Professor of Education Mentor and Friend to Students Dedicated Family Member and Friend - Sensei |
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| Emma Strange Stallings | 2004 | yes | Her Career in Education Took Place Where it Really Matters, In the Classroom. She was a Competent and Devoted Teacher Who Instilled a Love of Learning in all of her Students. |
| Joan Morrison Tolley | 2004 | yes | Wife, Mother, Teacher, Mentor, Administrator Principal 1966-2000 ECU Outstanding Educator 1987 Order of the Long Leaf Pine 1998 |
| Patricia Hines Turner | 2004 | yes | Teacher's Assistant, Teacher, Assistant Principal Ambitious, Enthusiastic, Dedicated An Inspiration for Future Teachers |
| Robert A. Ward | 2004 | yes | BS Business 1962 Chair, ECU Board of Trustees 1995-1997 He and Wife Margaret are Active Supporters of Both Academics and Athletics Honored with Naming of the Ward Sports Medicine Building 1992 |
| Dr. William H. Warren | 2004 | yes | Teacher and Administrator B.S. Campbell College 1978 MAEd Fayetteville State University 1988 EdD East Carolina University 1998 Dedicated to his Family |
| Lurline B. Wheless | 2004 | She Instilled in her Students a Desire to Learn and Made Learning fun. Science Teacher 1944-1975 FCHS Alumni |
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| Walter L. Williams | 2004 | A Visionary, Advocate, and True Believer in East Carolina University and Eastern North Carolina |