Educators Hall of Fame 2007 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 6th, 2007.
We were also honored to receive an address at this year’s ceremony by Howard Lee, Chairman of the North Carolina State Board of Education.
The 2007 Hall of Fame Honorees are listed below.
| Name | Induction Year | ECU Alumni? | Plaque Inscription |
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| Joyce Proctor Beaman | 2007 | yes | Daughter, Sister, Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Friend, English-French Teacher, Librarian, Church Organist-Pianist, Author |
| Beatrice A. Chauncey | 2007 | Long time teacher, mentor and friend to numberless students generous donor of scholarships to music students for many years with provision for a legacy into the future. |
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| George E. Cooper | 2007 | yes | Teacher, Principal, Shepard to Students, Faculty, Staff and Fellow Educators Respect for Children is his Commitment |
| Margaret Ruth Darcy | 2007 | A woman of dignity, honor, and values, she lived her life as an example to others, enriching them all with her humanity and an everlasting love of learning. |
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| Terrie C. DeCresie | 2007 | yes | Students rarely remember what you tell them or show them, but they remember how you made them feel. |
| Evelyn Johnson Kirkland | 2007 | yes | BS-1961 MAEd-1962 Teacher-Pitt, Cumberland and Robeson Counties Middle School Advocate Mentor and Church Leader |
| James Bryant Kirkland | 2007 | yes | BS Business 1962 Entrepreneur, Education Advocate Church and Community Leader Driven by a desire to help others. |
| Howard N. Lee | 2007 | A Visionary, A Statesman, A Leader and A Defender of the Right of Every Child to a Sound Basic Education |
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| Mary Lilly Rivenbark Mathews | 2007 | yes | An inspiration to all of her students A talented, dedicated educator and diplomat. Her career spanned three continents and four countries delivering her gifts of knowledge and love. |
| Amy Elizabeth Mozingo | 2007 | yes | A loving daughter, sister, and granddaughter whose heart and life centered on God, family and friends. Her heart's desire was fulfilled when she became a special education teacher. She loved each special angel and dedicated her life to them. Our angel on earth is now in heaven. |
| Robyn R. Render | 2007 | Using technology as a tool for teaching and learning, she has advanced access and quality of education. |
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| M. Theresa (Terry) Shank | 2007 | yes | A Visionary Leader A Dedicated Teacher An Accomplished Musician; An Advocate for Education A Voice for the Arts |
| Tammy Stephenson | 2007 | PTA Leader and tireless advocate promoting educational opportunities for all students in Pitt County Schools |
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| Frances Woolard Swain | 2007 | yes | Teacher, Wife, Mother, and Church Leader Her objective in teaching was to motivate and help each student achieve to their ability and beyond. |
| Carol-Ann Tucker | 2007 | yes | Teacher of Teachers Student Advocate and Advisor, Role Model, Believer in the capacity of the human spirit to achieve great things |
| Isabella Wicker | 2007 | yes | Teacher, Assistant Principal, Principal 41 years of energy, smiles, passion, professionalism and genuine advocacy for all children. |
| Myrtle Harris Wooten | 2007 | yes | A teacher with over 26 years of experience that encompassed Bertie and Pitt County; as she accepted the challenges of teaching she taught her students to accept the challenges of life. |