(left to right) Alice Michael Evans, Kevin Doglio (accepting for James Joseph Doglio, posthumous recognition), Harry Bernard Shaw, Marilyn Feldmann, Tom Grites, Dean Deborah Curtis, James R. Davis, Helen Brown (accepting for Howard E. Brown, posthumous recognition) View larger image.
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Howard E. Brown had 34 years professional experience as a teacher, coach, high school principal, unit superintendent of schools, regional superintendent of schools, and retired president of Richland Community College. He received a Bronze Star Medal and Western European Combat Medal for service in the 104th Infantry Division of the United States Army.
Brown earned a bachelor's degree in physical education from Illinois State University, a master's degree from Colorado State University, and a specialist degree in educational administration from Eastern Illinois University. He was an honorary doctorate recipient from Eastern Illinois University for public service.
James R. Davis has served as teacher, guidance counselor, principal (three times), director of vocational education, interim superintendent, assistant superintendent, area superintendent, and most recently, superintendent of Hattiesburg Public Schools.
He earned bachelor's and master's degrees from Northeastern Missouri State University and a doctorate in educational administration and foundations from Illinois State University.
Davis currently serves as a regional representative of the United States Secretary of Education. In 2006, Distinguished Kramm Lecturer at Oklahoma State University was added to the numerous honors that have been given to him during his many years of service to education.
James Joseph Doglio was a teacher and administrator in Illinois public schools for more than 52 years and was the superintendent of Auburn Public School from 1976 until his death in 2004. In 2003, the new auditorium at Auburn High School was named in his honor and displays a plaque with the mantra he lived by: "The children always come first."
Doglio was a WWII and Korean War veteran. He earned his master's degree at Milliken University in Decatur and his bachelor's in physical education and doctorate in public school administration at Illinois State University.
Alice Michael Evans, a second grade teacher at Doyle Elementary School in San Diego, is a native of LeRoy. She earned her bachelor's degree in elementary education and her master's degree in education/specialization in reading from Illinois State University.
Evans achieved National Board Certification in 2002. She is the author of Angelman Syndrome from A to Z, co-author of the children's book Angel Lady, and the recipient of numerous grants and honors that herald her passion for education.
Marilyn Feldmann is nationally recognized for expertise in National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) accreditation. She holds the distinction of being the first woman ever inducted into the Mater Dei High School Athletic Hall of Fame and is among a few graduates to be inducted into both the Hall of Honor and the Athletic Hall of Fame.
Feldmann earned a master's degree in educational administration at Northern Illinois University and both a bachelor's degree in mathematics education and a doctoral degree in educational administration at Illinois State University.
She has accepted the position as associate dean for accreditation and assessment at Coastal Carolina University in South Carolina and looks forward to her new responsibilities beginning in January 2008.
In a career spanning 49 years, Charles A. Martin has taught students from junior high school to graduate school and subjects from general science to graduate statistics. Martin has assisted in developing and trial-testing innovative science curricula for high school and has introduced new and exciting science programs for elementary and middle school. He teaches advanced placement biology in Hayward, California and has no plans to retire.
Martin earned a bachelor's degree in biological sciences education and a master's degree in educational administration and biology at Illinois State University, and a doctoral degree in science education and urban education from Northwestern University.
Harry Bernard Shaw was employed as Illinois State University's first African American instructor in an academic subject. In 1973, he was appointed to serve as assistant dean of University College at University of Florida in Gainesville, where he was instrumental in implementing programs to recruit and retain minority faculty and students.
Shaw earned his bachelor's degree and a master's degree in English education from Illinois State University and his doctoral degree in English from University of Illinois.
Shaw is the retired associate dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at the University of Florida, Gainesville. In addition, he is advisory to the African American Studies Program and serves on the Board of Directors of the Florida State Museum of Natural History.
Tom Grites is nationally known for his expertise in the area of academic advisement. A frequent presenter and speaker, he has been appointed or elected to numerous boards. He is the 1983 Illinois State University Alumni Association Achievement Award winner.
Grites earned a bachelor's degree in mathematics education and a master's degree in guidance and counseling at Illinois State University. He earned a master's degree in college student personnel administration at the University of Maryland.
Grites is assistant to the provost at Richard Stockton College of New Jersey.
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