Educators Hall of Fame 2008 Inductees
East Carolina University’s College of Education is pleased to have had this opportunity to recognize 23 individuals 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 are given to outstanding education majors. The awards ceremony was held Saturday, October 18th, 2008 on the campus of East Carolina University in Fletcher Recital Hall.
The featured speaker for the event was Dr. June St. Clair Atkinson, State Superintendent, NC Department of Public Instruction.
The 2008 Hall of Fame Honorees are listed below.
| Name | Induction Year | ECU Alumni? | Plaque Inscription |
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| Wynnette Garner Alexander | 2008 | yes | Used the Power of Teacher Education and Faith to Enrich the Lives She Touches East Carolina College 1957 |
| Dr. June St. Clair Atkinson | 2008 | First Female Elected State Superintendent Lifelong Educator and Champion of Innovation |
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| Tony Banks | 2008 | yes | Unconditionally, Tony Banks Affected the Lives Of Students and Friends For a Lifetime |
| Gina Prescott Beaman | 2008 | yes | 2008-2009 Creekside Elementary School Teacher of the Year 2008-2009 Pitt County Schools Teacher of the Year |
| Dorothy Midgett Brannan | 2008 | yes | She loved teaching and always tried to give her students a challenge. The achievements of her students was her reward. |
| Sylvian Knowles Brooks | 2008 | yes | Teacher, Supervisor, Principal and Community Leader |
| Austin Warren Bunch | 2008 | Outstanding Teacher, Teacher Educator, Special Needs Advocate, University Administrator, Civil Leader and Servant Leader |
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| Mary Elizabeth McKim Corbin | 2008 | yes | An educator, wife, daughter, and friend who encouraged students to be lifelong learners and fostered the attitude that life is to be enjoyed. |
| Ernestine Wynne Garner | 2008 | yes | An inspired woman of faith who felt it a privilege to attend ECTC and share her enthusiasm for learning. East Carolina Teachers College 1928 |
| Dorothy Jean Good Pruitt | 2008 | yes | Exemplary educational leader serving Granville County and North Carolina from 1956-2002. Extraordinary teacher, distinguished principal, DPI consultant, and Chairman of the Granville County Board of Education. |
| Anthony Y. Gray | 2008 | yes | School Social Worker, Mentor, Friend, Creator of Programming in Which Individuals and Groups Reach Beyond Their Own Expectations and Never Again Settle for Anything Less. |
| Lilla G. Holsey | 2008 | Teacher, Mentor, Colleague and Friend Admired, respected and revered for her commitment and dedication to Career and Technical Education Department of Business and Information Technologies Education |
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| Lennon Woodward Hooper | 2008 | yes | Teacher, Ranger, Planner, Manager and Author He believes in making the world a better place - Education and volunteering are important. |
| Gwen Goodson Jeffreys | 2008 | yes | My life is enriched by my experience at ECU. Graduating from this University has enabled me to grow spiritually, socially, physically, and mentally. |
| Paul Edward Jones | 2008 | yes | Dedicated Father, Coach and Mentor to many young people throughout Eastern North Carolina. |
| Charles E. Long | 2008 | yes | High School Principal, Director, Educational Leader Mentor to aspiring administrators, and Community College Trustee |
| Rita Reavis Reaves | 2008 | yes | High school teacher, community college instructor, university professor and administrator. Believe in every student. |
| Pamela Bass Strickland | 2008 | yes | Teacher, Coach and Mentor Goal: To help each student reach their highest potential physically, mentally and socially. |
| John A. Swope | 2008 | An esteemed educator who has perservered to expand minds both professionally and personally - education is a part of every facet of his life. |
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| Jerry R. Tolley | 2008 | yes | Coach, Teacher, Administrator, Author, Community Servant, Mayor, National Football Coach of the Year ECU Athletics Hall of Fame ECU "HHP" Centennial Leadership Medallion |
| Sarah Carver Williams | 2008 | yes | Privileged to be a Wife, Mother, Teacher and Professor. |
| Ted Lee Williams, Sr. | 2008 | yes | A loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather and friend He was a pioneer, visionary, encourager and mentor in his industry. Proud to be a Pirate! |