Educators Hall of Fame 2005 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 Saturday, October 8th, 2005.
We were also honored to receive an address at this year’s ceremony by Mrs. Wendy Adams Miller. Mrs. Miller is the 2005-2006 North Carolina Teacher of the Year.
The 2005 Hall of Fame Honorees are listed below.
| Name | Induction Year | ECU Alumni? | Plaque Inscription |
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| Mr. William A. Ballance | 2005 | N.C. State Graduate Began Vocational Agriculture Program in Hometown Taught 31 Years in Wayne County Schools A Dedicated Teacher Admired by his Students |
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| Mrs. Estelle Aycock Ballance | 2005 | Education Began in One-Room School 1925 NCWC Graduate Taught in Kinston and Goldsboro Great Inspiration to her Family and to her Students |
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| Dr. Joseph Greene Boyette | 2005 | yes | Committed to Sharing his Broad Knowledge and Deep Love of the Ecology of Eastern North Carolina |
| Molly Corbett Broad | 2005 | She Dedicated her Professional Career to Higher Education and Elevated Teacher Education as a University-wide Priority Across the 16-campus University of North Carolina |
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| Dr. Shirley Ann Carraway | 2005 | yes | What makes her a great educator: Respect for the humanity in each person she meets, Genuine affection for children and teenagers, The gift of common sense, and unflagging work ethic, A lighthearted sense of humor, and delight in life's gifts. |
| Vera Loftin Claybrook | 2005 | yes | Setting the highest standards of probity, proficiency, and professionalism, she opened the windows of grammar and let in the fresh air of literacy. She is a world class leader. |
| Dr. Harold Carter Griffin | 2005 | His Caring, Patience, and Kind Smile leads us to see the Potential in Everyone and Every Situation |
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| Carolyn Matthews Jones | 2005 | yes | Small Town Girl who Followed Her Dreams. North Carolina Teacher, Florida Parks and Recreation Director, Ohio Prison Systems Rehabilitation Director |
| Harold A. Jones | 2005 | yes | Musician, Professor, Mentor, Community Leader Committed to Integrity and Excellence in Education |
| Dr. Chia-yu Li | 2005 | His passion for learning and teaching, his intensity and excitement serve as spark and inspiration for students of all ages. He is truly the consummate educator. Professor and Chairman, ECU Department of Chemistry |
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| Tom Mallison | 2005 | yes | Advocate of Life Long Learning, Continuous Improvement and Strategic Planning. ECU SGA President, ECU Alumni Distinguished Service Award, College of Education Advancement Council, ECU Board of Visitors, Pirate Club President, FRIENDS S. Rudolph Alexander Performing Arts Service |
| Dr. George C. Martin Jr. | 2005 | "...inimitable style..." "...total devotion..." |
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| Larry Stephen Mazingo | 2005 | yes | A career dedicated to the idea that "to prosper we must love, protect and educate our children" |
| Wendy Adams Miller | 2005 | yes | She produces miracles in the lives of her students through her teaching magic and passion for learning. Her magic comes not from a hat or wand, but from her heart. |
| Marguerite Austin Perry | 2005 | Professor, Department of Foreign Languages, ECU 1940-1987 She believes it is not enough to speak the language of another people; we must open our minds and hearts to embrace the whole culture. |
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| John Lanier Roberson | 2005 | yes | Teacher - Principal - Mentor He Challenged his Students to Excel In the Study of Mathematics and Science. |
| Nell A. Stallings | 2005 | Dedicated ECU Professor of Physical Education for 35 years She is Remembered as a Quiet, Caring, and Innovative Teacher who Walked Beside her Students to Guide Them. |
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| Dr. William Scott Thomson | 2005 | Ph.D. Elementary Education, The Florida State University, 1986 Dedicated ECU Professor of Elementary Education Department of Curriculum and Instruction 1990-2005 Teacher, Researcher, Servant, Mentor |
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| Susan Laney Thomson | 2005 | yes | East Carolina University Alumnus 1982 B.S. and 1984 MAEd. Dedicated Pitt County Schools Teacher, Mentor, Staff Developer, and Teacher Educator 1982-2004 Lifetime Learner and Teacher |
| Dr. Ivan G. Wallace | 2005 | Innovative, Visionary, Professor and Chairperson College of Education, East Carolina University Advancing Technology Throughout the Business Education Curriculum |
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| Marie S. Williams | 2005 | yes | A devoted wife, mother, teacher, and dedicated supporter of East Carolina University who truly loves children and is an advocate for life long learning. |