Congratulations to These Dedicated NAFEPA Members Who Have Provided Outstanding Leadership in Their States:

Alabama - Jayne H. Davis; Mary Bess Powell
California - Joelle DeLandtsheer; Patricia Rich; Robin Schmitt; Bill Waroff
Louisiana - Bernell J. Cook; Samuel Douglas; Dorothy Wheeler
Massachusetts - Amy Berdos; Kathleen (Katie) Shea
Michigan - Margarita Frommert; Karen Ruple; Melanie Schroder
Mississippi - Betty Swinney Duke; David Faulkenbery; Lisa Beth Karmacharva; Mary L. Russ
Minnesota - Sherry Carlstrom; Mary Alice Harney; Mary Ann Rotondi; Jessie Montano
North Carolina - Donna Rave Brown; Juanita Morrison; Elizabeth F. Tanner
South Carolina - Priscilla Calcutt; Linda DeLoach Gillespie; Ann Huntley
Texas - Carole Cole Hagler
Virginia - Sue Fidelman; Wanda Hamilton; Carl McDaniel; Dorothy Tate

NAFEPA thanks Pat Dubois and her committee for their fine work in making all the arrangements for the annual awards.

Members of the Awards Committee extend their appreciation to the State Affiliates, Executive Committee, and State Associations in recognizing deserving individuals for their dedication and commitment to serving NAFEPA, educational programs, and most importantly, our children. Special thanks are offered to Debra Baros, Helen Adams, Glenda Virden, Elizabeth Pinkerton, Bobby Burns and Rick Carder for their assistance in the awards process.

Committee Chair
Patricia Dubois
Woonsocket Education Department - Woonsocket, RI

Committee Member
Sheldon Etheridge
Berkeley County Schools - Moncks Corner, SC

Committee Member
Mitzi Doggett
Gladewater Independent School District - Gladewater, TX

NAFEPA Awards

NAFEPA honors deserving individuals from its various state affiliates each year in the following categories:

• Ralph Steffek Award
  NAFEPA presents the Ralph Steffek Award to a current or former member of NAFEPA who has given outstanding service to the organization.
   
• Distinguished Service Award
  NAFEPA presents the Distinguished Service Award to a Congressional or Department person who has demonstrated support of NAFEPA’s goals and purposes as well as federal education programs and legislation for disadvantaged, minority, or disabled students and those who are English Learners.
   
• Meritorious Service Award
  NAFEPA presents the Meritorious Service Award to a non-governmental individual who has demonstrated support of NAFEPA’s goals and purposes as well as federal programs and legislation for disadvantaged, minority, or disabled students and those who are English Learners.
   
• Recognition/Service Certificate
  NAFEPA presents the Recognition/Service Certificate to an individual or organization that has rendered exemplary service or assistance to NAFEPA.
   
• State Leadership Award
  NAFEPA presents the State Leadership Award to current NAFEPA members who have assumed significant roles in the support and promotion of activities and goals of the state affiliate organization.
   
• Honorary and Emeritus Members
  NAFEPA presents Honorary Membership to individuals who have demonstrated an outstanding contribution to federal education programs. Emeritus Membership is presented to persons who are retired from full time employment and have made significant contributions to the National Association of Federal Education Program Administrators.

Ralph Steffek Award

NAFEPA presents the Ralph Steffek Award to a current or former member of NAFEPA who has given outstanding service to the organization.

Background
Dr. Ralph Steffek was appointed by Eastern Michigan University to head an office of State and Federal Program Relations in 1967. Dr. Steffek set up a meeting with several local school district federal program specialists. These individuals became the first six presidents of the Michigan Association of State and Federal Program Specialists, an organization that was created in 1969. In 1974 he became the Executive Secretary for the organization, and with several other directors of compensatory education from across the nation, began to talk about merging their state and regional groups into a national organization. There was concern about future legislation and funding of programs for disadvantaged children. A great deal of fervor existed about keeping Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, and other federal programs, intact for the benefit of children. Virgina Brown from California, Wilbur Gerst from New York, Kurt Lile and George Perry from California, Ralph Steffek and Jim Linderman from Michigan, and others decided to take the step. Their intent was to unite for increased visibility and influence where it mattered most -- in Washington, D.C. NAFEPA owes much to Dr. Steffek’s creative leadership.

Previous Ralph Steffek Award Recipients
1990 - Rae Levis
1991 - Daniel Foster
1992 -James Linderman, Joseph Marinelli, Thomas Lane, Robert Servers, Gerald Whitehouse
1993 - Carley Ochoa
1994 - Dorothy Cissel
1995 - Clarence Stone
1996 - Tee S. Greer, Linden Johnson
1997 - Elise Ax, Mary Scott
1998 - Leo Brown; Richard Force
1999 - none
2000 - Ambrosio Melendrez
2001 - John Corcoran; Marcella Mansfield
2002 - Elizabeth Pinkerton, Penelope Soule
2003 - Everett C. Mann, Zetella Rabb
2004 - Helen Adams, Iva McCants
2005 - John Pfaff, Randy Thudin
2006 - Carol Brush
2007 - Sheldon Etheridge, Paul Zinni

Sheldon Etheridge
Sheldon Etheridge served as the South Carolina representative on the NAFEPA Board of Directors from 1999 to 2004 and was the chairperson of the awards committee for four years. In that capacity he created an outstanding process for recognizing individuals who made contributions to NAFEPA. As the Executive Director of Federal Programs for the Berkeley County Schools, Sheldon has been a leader in the implementation of NCLB in his district and in the state. Sheldon taught math before moving into the administration and obtained his master’s degree and doctorate. He was the recipient of an “Excellence and Innovation in Education” award and was published in the Journal of Education for Students Placed at Risk (JESPAR). Sheldon enjoys sharing educational ideas and attributes much of his program successes to collaborating with and learning from other NAFEPA members. NAFEPA is greatly appreciative of the contributions made to the organization by Sheldon Etheridge.

Paul Zinni
Paul Zinni has been the Massachusetts representative on the NAFEPA Board of Directors since 1998 and served two terms as an at-large member of the Executive Committee. Paul, who is the Director of Pupil Services for the Avon School District, shares his wide array of expertise in special education with NAFEPA members. A dual major college graduate (Elementary Education plus Special Education), he also earned a minor in mathematics. Paul continued his pursuit of advanced education, gaining a master’s degree in the arts in education, a certificate of advanced graduate studies in school administration and is working on his doctorate. He has taught both elementary and middle school students, been director of early childhood education, and regularly teaches college courses. NAFEPA is greatly appreciative of the contributions made to the organization by Paul Zinni.
Paul Zinni

Distinguished Service Award

NAFEPA presents the Distinguished Service Award to a Congressional or Department person who has demonstrated support of NAFEPA’s goals and purposes as well as federal education programs and legislation for disadvantaged, minority, or disabled students and those who are English Learners.

Congresswoman Shelley Berkley, Nevada
Congresswoman Shelley Berkley is serving her fifth term in the House of Representatives and is the senior representative in the House from Nevada. She has been a resident of Las Vegas for more than four decades. Her dedication to education issues, activities, and funding began when she was a middle school student in Las Vegas and has continued through her scholastic, professional, and political career. Congresswoman Berkley knows that our children’s future depends on a quality education and she has used her experience and seniority to support quality education programs and has challenged the shortcomings of No Child Left Behind. She has offered amendments to bring common sense to the NCLB assessment process, provide more funding for programs and schools, and she is a leader in demanding that resources match the requirements in any new legislation. Congresswoman Berkely is truly a leader in this nation and in Nevada and has always put education at the top of her priority list. She and her staff continue to demonstrate support of the ideals, goals, and programs that are the focus of NAFEPA. She is certainly a deserving recipient of the NAFEPA Distinguished Service Award.

Previous Distinguished Service Award Recipients
Donna Wall, 1990; U. S. Representative William F. Goodling (PA), 1990 and 2000; U. S. Representative William Ford (MI), 1991; U. S. Representative Dale E. Kildee (MI) 1992; U. S. Representative Patsy Mink (HI), 1993; U. S. Representative Mathew G. Martinez (CA), 1994; U. S. Senator Claiborne Pell (RI), 1996; U. S. Representative Vic Fazio (CA), 1998; Mary Jean LeTendre, 1999; U. S. Representative Louis Skokes (OH), 1999; Richard Riley, 2000; John (Jack) Jennings, 2001; U. S. Representative John Boehner (OH), 2002; U. S. Representative George Miller (CA), 2002; Senator Paul Wellstone (MN), 2003. Congressman Bennie G. Thompson (Mississippi), 2005; Senator Harry Reid (Nevada), 2005; Representative Ruben Hinojosa, (Texas), 2005; Cory Green, (Texas Education Office), 2006; Jacqueline “Jackie” Jackson, (Office of Elementary and Secondary Education), 2006, Richard Rasa (Office of Inspector General), 2006; Congresswoman Shelley Barkley (Nevada), 2007.

Congressman David Obey, Wisconsin
Congressman Obey is the House Chair of the Committee on Appropriations. He is in his 19th term of serving Congress. A list of his priorities begins with education. He is one of the House leaders who has worked hard to strengthen federal investments in education. Congressman Obey believes our children deserve to be taught in smaller classes by well-trained teachers in safe, modern buildings. He also believes that every student willing to work should be able to get a college education. Congressman Obey has served Wisconsin’s 7th District which includes 20 counties in Northwest and North Central Wisconsin. Congressman Obey began his political career in the state legislature serving three full terms and rising to the position of Assistant Democratic Leader. During that time, he played a key role in creating Wisconsin’s modern system of Technical College Districts for which he won national recognition. In Congress he has served on the Budget Committee, Joint Economic Committee, and the Committee on Appropriations. As Ranking Minority Member, he was the spokesperson on appropriations issues. He established good working relationships and strong friendships with his Republican counterparts on his committees. He serves now as the chair of the Committee.

Previous Distinguished Service Award Recipients
Richard Riley, 2000; John (Jack) Jennings, 2001; U. S. Representative John Boehner (OH), 2002; U. S. Representative George Miller (CA), 2002; Senator Paul Wellstone (MN), 2003. U.S. Representative Bennie G. Thompson (MS), 2005; Senator Harry Reid (Nevada), 2005; U.S. Representative Ruben Hinojosa, (TX), 2005; Richard Rasa, 2006; Jackie Jackson, 2006; Cory Green (TX), 2006.

Meritorious Service Award

NAFEPA presents the Meritorious Service Award to a non-governmental individual who has demonstrated support of NAFEPA’s goals and purposes as well as federal programs and legislation for disadvantaged, minority, or disabled students and those who are English Learners.

Jessie Montano, 1995; Martha Golden, 1998; Roberta Stanley, 1998; Myrna M. Toney, 1998; Barbara Solomon, 2000; Janet Carroll, 2006.

Recognition/Service Certificate

NAFEPA presents the Recognition/Service Certificate to an individual or organization that has rendered exemplary service or assistance to NAFEPA.

John Pfaff, 2003: Elizabeth Pinkerton, 2003.

State Leadership Awards

NAFEPA presents the State Leadership Award to current NAFEPA members who have assumed significant roles in the support and promotion of activities and goals of the state affiliate organization.

Alabama: Leo Brown, 1995; Joan Buckley, 1997; Karen Jensen, 1998; Hannis Roberts, 1998; Bobby Burns, 1999; Charlotte Campbell, 1999; Margaret Mastin, 1999; Ella Pearson, 1999; Gayle Robbins, 1999; Jane Cobia, 2000; Peggy Gipson, 2000; Mary Landers Horton, 2001; Phyllis Bobo, 2001; Inez Singleton, 2001; Theodore Crook, 2002; Deborah R. Box, 2002; Colleen Gordon, 2003: Carol Plott, 2003; Tonya Chestnut, 2004; Dianne Henderson, 2004; Beth McDavid, 2005; Eleanor Traylor, 2005; Karen Campbell Calvert, 2006; Michael Foster, 2006; Don McPherson, 2007.

Arkansas: Joseph Key, 1993; Walter S. Doles, 1993; Jon Montgomery, 1993; Marc Coucy, 1993; Bryan Spillers, 1994; Linda Estes, 1994; Marilyn Chambers, 1994; Marolyn L. Lee, 1995; Rose Davis, 1996; Leon Adams, 1997; Sharon Tackett, 1998; Ruth Denson, 1999; Willie Easter, 2000; Michael Geren, 2001; Michelle Boles, 2004; Anita Farver, 2004, Marilyn Chambers, 2007.

California: Ida Cate, 1992; Michael Berrigan, 1992; Robert Isenberg, 1992; Nobel Shade, 1992; Lavinia Bornor, 1993; Dorothy Harper, 1994; Elizabeth Pinkerton, 1994; Alice Petrossian, 1994; Sherry Silva Leonard, 1994;  Mary Ann Weegar, 1994; Willie Adkins, 1995; Paula Titus, 1995; Carol Brush, 1996; Richard Graham, 1996; Ron Fontaine, 1997;  Elaine Irish (Hodges), 1997; Eleanor Small, 1997; Angela Watts, 1997; James Hurst, 1998; Sandra Laub, 1998; Bonnie McFarland, 1998; Terri Minami, 1998; Sandra Sidwell, 1998; Edmund Lee, 1999; Sherwin Low, 1999; Margaret Jones, 1999;  Kathy Cooper, 1999; Debbie de Ganna, 1999; Don Beard, 2000; Sandra Clifton Bacon, 2000; Irma Hernandez Larin, 2000; Roxie Knupp, 2000; Betty Walsh, 2000; Cheryll Price, 2001; Mary Ellen de Santos, 2001; Terry Larsen, 2001; Raymond Tom, 2001; Carolyn Stuckey, 2001; William Chavez, 2002; Henry Mothner, 2002; Fred Tempes, 2002; William Fukuhara, 2002; Carolyn Jones, 2002; Rick Carder, 2003; Karen Chizek, 2003; Carol Catinari, 2003; Garciela Albiar-Gates; Linda Cook, 2003; Senator Dede Alpert, 2004; Keric Ashley, 2004; Pat Peterson, 2004; Debbie Rury, 2004 Vicki Ann Bartelt, 2005; Diane Levin, 2005; Jan Mangels, 2005; Toni Oklan-Arko, 2005; Karen Ryback, 2005; Russell Frank, 2006; Sandra Gonering, 2006; Camille Maben, Kris Flynn, Joanna Junge, Kathy Payne, 2007.

Colorado: Kathi Van Soest, 2004.

Connecticut: Frank Adams, 1992; Joyce Carroll, 1992; Lee Egan, 1992; Diane Klotz, 1992; Glen M. Mudre, 1992; Mary Skowronski, 1992; Richard Thompson, 1997; Anthony Albanese, 1997.

Florida: Naomi Winbush, 1994; Wendell Riddlehoover, 1994; Louis Dunbar, 1994; Cheryl Bartch, 1995; Walter Brock, 1995; Edward Brown III, 1995; Jody Langford, 1996; Marjorie C. Murray, 1996; Grace Thomas, 1996; Mary Vereen, 1996; Mary Alice Stewart, 2001; Rose Ann Bleason, 2001; Sarah Brown, 2001; Brian Adams, 2002; Walt Bartlett, 2002; Sharyn Foster, 2002; Carlos Guffain, 2002; Vivian Scott, 2002; Mardell Ammon, 2003; Vicki Brooks, 2003; Louis Marsh, 2003; Donald Miller, 2003; Charles Eubanks, 2004; Vera Ginn, 2004.

Georgia: Ginger Etheridge, 1997; Regina Fletcher, 1997; Jack Howell, 1997; Ross Hudson, 1997; Curtis Hunter, 1997; Shirley Jones, 1997; Jackie Martin, 1997; Virginia Morgan, 1997; Priscilla Pounds, 1997; Joan Schwartz, 1997; Geneva Stallings, 1997; Delores Bumgardner, 1998.

Louisiana: Kenneth LeBeau, 1997; Marj Morgan, 1997; Bobby Hudson Wilkerson, 1997; Nathaniel Zero, 1998; James E. Green, 1999; Madeline St. Amant, 1999; Jesse Perkins, 2000; Rodney Watson, 2000; Sandra Ducote, 2001; Johanna Hess, 2001; Julius Huhn, 2001; Peter Crawford, 2002; Beatrice Williams, 2002; Annette  Jennings, 2003; Walter Rogers, 2003; Pamela Williams, 2003; Helen Millikin, 2004; Willie Washington Jr., 2006; Martha Hays, Pat Doucet, 2007.

Massachusetts: John Corcoran, 1992; Joseph Counter, 1993; Richard Buckley, 1993; Mary Kooch, 1993; Janet Latour, 1994; Brendan R. Walsh, 1994; Anne C. Tardanico, 1994; Linda T. McMenimen, 1996; Zita M. Samuels, 1996; Maria Sentence, 1997; Anne Marie Carr- Reardon, 1997; Karen Matheny, 1997; J. Ben  Mathis, 1997; Alicia Coletti, 1998; Jane Foley, 1998; Diane Brisson, 1998; Claire Anderson, 1999; Tadeusz Rurak, 1999; James Tickle, 1999; Paul Ryan, 2000; Paul Zinni, 2000; Debra Spinelli, 2001; Marc Kerble, 2001; Sandra Robinson, 2003; Rosemary Scavongelli, 2003; Joan Fitton, 2004; Patricia Lysz, 2004; Mary Grassi, 2005; Ellen-Marie Winson, 2005; James Shiminski, 2006; Suzan Cullen, 2006.

Michigan: Barbara Cloudman, 1993; Zetella Rabb, 1993; Charles Kemp, 1994; Viola Walker, 1994; Linda Brown, 1994; Carol Gardner, 1995; Nell Stott, 1996; Al Rollins, 1997; Harmon E. Beekman, 1997; Sam Ewing, 1997; Martha Golden, 1998; Carol Kowalewski, 1998; H. Robert Peper, 1998; Roberta Stanley, 1998; Fred Williams, 1998; Dennis Zyskowski, 1998; Theresa Balboa, 1999; Milt Collins, 1999; Tom Reeder, 1999; Michele D. Sandro, 1999; Paula Daniels, 2000; Donna Fox, 2000; Edward Hansberry, 2000; Karon Yeager, 2000; Marie Miller, 2001; Terry Pawl, 2001; Richard Chapman, 2001; Janet Baar, 2001; Carrie Jo Thomas, 2001; Glenda Virden, 2002; Nancy Seminoff, 2002; Sharon Spencer, 2002; Sue Javid, 2003; Virginia Mantela, 2003; Robin Mosher, 2005; Betty Rosen-Leacher, 2005; Sara Shriver, 2005; Judith Handley, 2006; Julie Lemond, 2006; Jeanette Magsig, 2006; Michele Burley Videtich, Deborah Kitson, 2007.

Minnesota: Norman E. Hecimovich, 1995; Linden Johnson, 1995; Jerry E. Hanson, 1996; Anne Cutker, 1996; Darlys Nelson, 1996; Bernice V. Amberg, 1997; Karen Bihrle, 1997; Bonnie B. Griffiths, 1997; Lyle Hammerschmidt, 1997; Suzanne Grammens, 1998;  Beverly L. Johnson Anderson, 1998; Randy Thudin, 1999; Mary Topp, 1999; Peter Grover, 2000; Blace Schmidt, 2000; Gretchen Collins, 2001; Nancy Cherry, 2001; Sandy Commers, 2001; Linda Garrett, 2001; Pat King, 2001; Linda Lubansky, 2002; Adrienne Sonnek, 2002; Sidney Simonson, 2002; Dwayne Strand, 2003; Maryann McNeil, 2004; Dirk Mattson, 2004; Gwynne Gildow, 2006; Debbie Patrick, 2006; Dale Zellmer, 2006; Susan Currey, Mathew C. Mohs, 2007.

Mississippi: Bertrand Antoine, 1993; Sarah Kirkland, 1996; Eugene Owens, 1996; James Lockett, 1997; John E. Caraway, 1997; Theodore Cross, 1997; Judy H. Sturdovant, 1997; Jamie Brown, 1998; Shelia Dupree, 1998; Bernard Hamilton, 1998; Yvonne Havard, 1998; Juanita Brown, 1999; Carey Clay, 1999; Lynette Keenum, 1999; Perrin Lowrey, 1998; Iva McCants, 1999; Peggy Rogers, 1999; William Bowman, 2000; Jeraldine Davis, 2000; Juanita Jamison, 2000; Ann Jefcoat, 2000; James Smith, 2000; Debbie Cox, 2001; London Thompson, 2001; Rubye Hansbrough, 2001; Wanda Cash, 2001; Charlotte Tabereaux, 2001; Delores W. Barnett, 2002; Debra Petty, 2002; Paul Scarbrough, 2002; Mike Walters, 2002; Dale Warriner, 2002; Debbie Childers, 2003; Limmie Flowers, 2003; Mary Jones, 2003; W.K. Luckett, 2003; Margie Pulley, 2003; Suzanne Brasfield, 2004; Thedora Cross, 2004; Tim Harvard, 2004; Deborah Moran, 2004; Gloria Robinson, 2004;  Lewell R. Crain, 2005; Evelyn B. Dancy-Murray, 2005; Mrs. Martha Lawler, 2005; Barbara Singleton, 2005; Sherry Shepard, 2005: Frederick Steve Bostick, Jim Hamilton, Linda W. Jackson, Bennie Montgomery, Laura Prather, 2006; Cynthia Stewart McMath, Burbette Taylor, Jane Taylor.

Nevada: William Arensdorf, 1999; Elise Ax, 1997; Roberta Lindeman, 1998; Carol Tipton, 1997; Charlotte Curtis, 2001; Penelope Soule, 2001; D. Terry Lizotte, 2002; Andie Rowe, 2002; Jim Rowe, 2002; John Carpenter, 2003; Linda Himmell, 2003; Jim Barclay, 2005; Diane Efthimiou, 2005; Jacquie Moore, 2005; Susan Wright, 2005.

New Jersey: Eugene Barrett, 1992; Robert J. Darden, 1992; Archie Greenwood, 1992; Eleantor McCabbe, 1992; Francis E. McGorty, 1992; Melvin Scott Jr. 1992; Sandra Solomon, 1992; George Testa, 1992; Joseph Sacco, 1993; John Calcerano, 1993; George Jarrach, 1997; Diania Lobosco, 1997; Daniel Loggie, 1997; Ellen O’Connor, 1997; Eric D. Olandt, 1997; Agnarda Palsha, 1997; Brenda Grant, 1997; Lorraine H. Teller, 1997.

New Mexico: Armida Hernandez, 1997; Esther Marquez, 1997; Wil Sandoval, 1997; Jaime Tamez, 1997.

New York: Lawrence Larkin, 1993; Phillip W. Trembley, 1993; Vivian Salit, 1997.

North Carolina: Curtis Bynum, 2004; Rachel Crawford, 2004; Mary Lee Moore, 2004;  Linda Greene, 2005; Richard Purcell, 2005; Fred Trantham, 2005; Lynn Warren, 2005; Willette Campbell Wooten, 2005; Dianne Carter, Beverly Smith, 2007.

Ohio: Richard Snide, 1992; Everett Mann, 1993; Rose Chatman, 1993; Alice Gibson, 1993; Annette King, 1993; Wilber P. Bogner, 1994; Douglass E. Kammerer, 1994; Ronald Niemiec, 1994; William L. Henry, 1995; Daisy Clavon Roane, 1995; John Rochester, 1996; Kathleen Stout, 1996; Marsha Spears, 1996; Wanda Stearns, 1997; Joyce Adair, 1998; Cynthia Lemmerman, 1999; Rita Tomsic, 2000; Donna Starrett, 2001; Suzanne Darmer, 2002, Thomas Wilson, 1992; Ron English, 2003; Mary Ann Simmons, 2003; Kathleen Stack, 2004; Ron Stewart, 2005; Ray Cooke, 2006; Sherry Hallabrin, 2006; Melanie Bernhard, 2007.

Pennsylvania: Leonard Marrella, 1992; Gerald Valeri, 1998; Jack Clark, 2001; Angelo Pezzuolo, 2001; James Verlotte, 2001; Pam Neifert, 2001; Patrick Detterbeck, 2003; Anne Salerno, 2003; Joan Esgro, 2005; Marie Bonner, 2006; Randy Ireson, 2007.

South Carolina: Julia Boyd, 1992; Margie Pearson-Jackson, 1992; Edward Simpson, 1992; May Best, 1992; Sam Putnan Jr., 1995; Flossie Bartell, 1996; Evelyn P. Bowers, 1996; Mildred Huey, 1996; Linwood L. Ling, 1997; Roy Stehle, 1998; Jacqueline Adams, 1998; Nancy Busbee, 1999; Sheldon Etheridge, 1999; Sandra Steiner, 2002; Ollie Boyd, 2002; Denise Ling, 2003;  Gwendolyn L. Dixon-Coe, 2005: Mary B. Hallums, 2005; Lynda P. Hawkins, 2005; Jacqueline Hopkins, Carolyn Richey, 2007.

Texas: Dorothy Pace, 1994; Alfredo Gonzales, 1994; Wesley L. Boykin, 1997; Shirley Coleman, 1997; Elfida Gutierrez, 1997; Betty Love, 1997; Bessie Moody, 1997; Amy Perkins, 1997; Kay Riggan, 1999; Charles Skeen, 1999; Linda Thomas, 1999; Rudy Alvarez, 1999; Kay Jacoby, 1999; Susan Alfred, 2000; Wade Burroughs, 2000; Carl Craighead, 2000; Winifred Frelow, 2000; Ginger Metz, 2000; Debra Baros, 2003; Marcy Brack, 2003; Nancy Vaughan, 2004; Jamie Bryson, 2005; Ambrosio Melendrez, 2005; Gloria Williams, 2006; Mitzi Doggett.

Virginia: Russell M. Busch, 1993; Garland M. Canter, 1993; Marcella V. Mansfield, 1993; William R. Rhodes, 1994; Lillian Shearin, 1995; Margaret Taylor, 1999; Wilbert Ware, 1999; Nancy Windbiel, 1999; Judith Drew, 1999; George Irby, 1999; Marymargaret Caldwell, 2000; Doris W. Frazier, 2000; Diane L. Jay, 2000; Betsy W. Mierzwa, 2000; Breand A. Spencer, 2000; Arlene Cundiff, 2001; Kay Edmondson, 2001; Bernardine Goode, 2001; Theophilus Lawton, 2001; Margaret Lee, 2001; Jo Lynne DeMary, 2002; Patricia A. Popp, 2002; John B. Ball, 2002; Lillian B. Freeman, 2002; Sylvia B. Johnson, 2002; Norma Lester, 2003; James Olwin, 2003; Billie Reid, 2003; Lillian Shearin, 2003; A. Edward Sutphin, 2003; George Irby, Sr., 2004; Cozette McIntyre, 2004; Janice Pierson, 2004; Ernestine Scott, 2004; Wilbert Ware, 2004; Mildred Sexton, 2005.

Honorary Member

Jacquelyn Jackson
Dr. Jacquelyn “Jackie” Jackson has been the director of Student Achievement and School Accountability (SASA) Programs at the U.S. Department of Education since 2004. Her department has been responsible for the administration of over $13 billion dollars in federal programs designed to promote improved achievement in schools that serve low-income children. In addition to the Title I, Part A program, Dr. Jackson was responsible for the Education for Homeless Children and Youth Program, the Even Start Family Literacy Programs, the Early Reading First Program, the Early Childhood Educator Professional Development Program, Enhanced Assessment Grants, and Programs for Children and Youth Who are Neglected, Delinquent, or At-Risk. Through the years Jackie has been a strong supporter of NAFEPA and has guided federal program administrators with the implementation of Title I of No Child Left Behind. NAFEPA is proud to name Jackie Jackson as an honorary member of the organization.

Emeritus Members

Mary Scott
Mary Scott is a past president of NAFEPA and a long time member of the organization as well as the Arkansas representative on the Board of Directors. After retiring from her school district, she serves as the AARP state volunteer for training in Arkansas and is a a member of the National Volunteer Performance Team. She enjoys working with the Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY) program, the Our House Community Center youth group, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, and other clubs and organizations. She has been an officer for many state and national boards and she feels blessed to do work that is not for fame or fortune. NAFEPA is proud to name Mary Scott as an emeritus member of the organization.

Leo Brown
Leo Brown has been a long time member of NAFEPA and was instrumental in getting Alabama organized as an affiliate for the organization. He represented NAFEPA at the national level on many occasions and served as a panelist for the Inspector General’s Seminar for the U.S. Department of Education and the Review of Title I Proposed Regulations by the American Association of School Administrators (AASA) in the 1990s. Leo received great recognition from NAFEPA when he was the recipient of the Ralph Steffek award, and the Alabama Association named its annual scholarship in honor of Leo Brown. NAFEPA is proud to name Leo Brown as an emeritus member of the organization.