66th Annual KANSAS MASTER TEACHER AWARD April 3, 2019

Bank of America

2019 Master Teacher Schedule April 3, 2019

10:00 a.m. Tour of the National Teachers Hall of Fame Meet in Visser Hall, Room 212

11:00 a.m. “Memories of Yesteryear” One Room Schoolhouse Presenter: Dr. Scott Waters Department of Elementary Education/ Early Childhood/Special Education

12:00 noon Dean’s Luncheon The Gufler Mansion, 612 West 12th Avenue, Emporia Host: Dr. Ken Weaver Dean of The Teachers College

2:30-3:45 p.m. Seminar – “Kansas Master Teachers CAN” Jones Conference Center, Room 330, Visser Hall Coordinators: Shannon Hall Office of Field Placement and Licensure Dr. Kevin Kienholz Department of English, Modern Languages, and Journalism

5:45-6:30 p.m. Social Webb Hall Lobby

6:30 p.m. Master Teacher Award Dinner Webb Hall Emcee: John Allison Superintendent, Olathe Public Schools 2018 Kansas Superintendent of the Year

KANSAS MASTER TEACHER AWARD 1 Bank of America Kansas Master Teacher Program

mporia State University established the Kansas Master Teacher pledged over $100,000 to permanently endow the Kansas Master E awards in 1954. The awards are presented annually to teachers Teacher Awards. Bank of America is committed to assisting Emporia who have served the profession long and well and who also typify State University in its efforts to acknowledge outstanding teaching. the outstanding qualities of earnest and conscientious teachers. Since 2016, an additional $8,000 per year has been given by Bank of America Charitable Foundation to further support the program The university’s Administrative Council originally developed the and provide each Kansas Master Teacher with a $1,000 stipend for Kansas Master Teacher Award program in the early 1950s. Dr. professional development. Everett Rich, former chair of the English department, was the driving force behind the program. Each year, local teacher associations and school faculties nominate candidates for the awards. In February, a committee representing The program was first discussed in 1952. Because of the illness educational organizations from across Kansas selects the winners. and subsequent death of President David L. MacFarlane in 1953, nothing was done to establish the program until the following The members of the 2019 selection committee were: Janet Stramel, year. In 1954, with the support of Dr. Don Davis, the chair of the Kansas Association of Colleges of Teacher Educaton; Pete Bastian, division of education, and the approval of the new president, John Kansas Association of Elementary School Principals; Lauri DeNooy, E. King, the first awards were made. Kansas Parent Teacher Association; Donna Zerr, Kansas Association of Secondary School Principals; Carol Pitts, Kansas Association In the early days of the program, numerous faculty members and of School Boards; Sherri Schwanz, Kansas National Education others connected with the college were involved in establishing Association; Kylie MacGregor, ESU Student Representative; and policies and procedures. Dr. Davis added “Kansas” to the name. Todd Flory and Chitra Harris, 2018 Kansas Master Teachers. Rich suggested “distinguished,” but that word was changed to “master.” Ray Cremer, business manager, promoted a monetary A committee made up of administrators, award for the recipients, but Dr. King believed that watches were faculty and staff is responsible for planning and arrangements. The more appropriate, so watches were awarded. C.O. Wright, executive 2019 committee members were: Roger Caswell, Shannon Hall, secretary of the Kansas State Teachers Association, suggested that Don Hill, Lori Mann, Roy Mann, Gwen Spade, Scott Waters, Ken local teacher associations or similar educational groups make the Weaver, and Lucie Eusey, Chair. nominations. Dr. Rich coordinated publicity for the awards across the state. Information concerning the Kansas Master Teacher Award program is available on the Emporia State University web site. Go to The Kansas Master Teacher Award program expresses appreciation emporia.edu/teach/master for information about past and current for the generosity of Bank of America. Since 1980, they have winners and the application process.

2 KANSAS MASTER TEACHER AWARD The William A. Black 2019 Kansas Master Teacher Master Teacher Nominees

Endowed Chair Roletha Barg, USD 465 Winfield

n 1984, the Black family of Broken Bow, Paula Barr, USD 497 Lawrence IOklahoma, established an endowed chair for Kansas Master Teachers. Each year, this permanently Kathleen Bastin, USD 259 Wichita endowed fund provides a stipend for two Kansas Master Teachers to spend part of a semester at Dedra Braxmeyer, USD 383 Manhattan-Ogden Emporia State University. Stephanie Garcia, USD 385 Andover The master teachers selected teach classes and work with students who plan careers in education. The endowed chair provides a valuable Laura A. Gaughan, USD 489 Hays experience for Emporia State students and a meaningful opportunity for the master teachers. Natasha Goodman, USD 475 Geary County

The William A. Black Kansas Master Teacher Endowed Chair was Janie Hachen, USD 385 Andover established by Marea Belfield Black to honor the Black family’s lifelong dedication to public education. The endowed chair is named for her Michelle Hilliard, USD 266 Maize husband, Dr. William Albert Black. Lisa Jarvis, USD 417 Morris County The late Dr. Black (pictured above) was born November 25, 1897, in Green County, Missouri. He received his bachelor’s degree in 1926 Denise Johnson, USD 490 El Dorado and his master’s degree in 1934 from Kansas State Teachers College. He received his Ph.D. in philosophy, education, and psychology Jill Lynch, USD 253 Emporia from the University of Colorado. Black was nationally known for establishing junior colleges and for his work in school finance and Jim Mapel, USD 443 Dodge City curricula. Carolynn Phalen, USD 305 Salina During his career, he served as president of the Pueblo (CO) Junior College, director of junior colleges and curriculum for the state of Dawn Edith Rottinghaus, USD 289 Wellsville Washington, and as the head of the department of education and philosophy at Pittsburg State University. In 1962, while at Pittsburg Laurie Rue, USD 229 Blue Valley State, he received the Kansas Master Teacher Award. Bernie Smith, USD 289 Wellsville Black married Marea Belfield on November 7, 1920. The Black’s son, William Vincent Black, was born March 31, 1922, and the family Amy Stolz, USD 233 Olathe moved to Broken Bow, Oklahoma on March 1, 1973. Dr. Black died on October 12, 1983. Emporia State University is deeply grateful to Noreen Templin, Butler Community College the Black family for this generous contribution. Linda Vena, USD 229 Blue Valley 3 KANSAS MASTER TEACHER AWARD

Paula Barr Second-Grade Teacher Quail Run Elementary School USD 497 Lawrence

aula Barr considers failure a gift because it gives you the Barr earned her bachelor’s degree from Kansas State Popportunity to learn. It also gives her the opportunity University in 1981, her master’s in teaching from Webster to model for her students “failing with grace and a sense of University (Missouri) in 1994, and has an endorsement in humor, perseverance, grit, rethinking and retrying, [and] English as a Second Language from Kansas State University. searching out the help of others.” However, her biggest career-changing spark came when she had the opportunity to attend her first national conference for “When students see that I am attempting to grow and change teachers. “Spending four days surrounded by educators from and fail in front of them they realize that stepping into that all over the country and the world, joining in conversations same role as a student is not only expected but celebrated.” and discussions, networking, attending sessions by nationally Barr began her teaching career in 1981 in the Shawnee known researchers changed me forever,” Barr stated. Mission School District as a first-grade teacher. In the 38 An avid reader of the words of great minds in education, she years since, she taught primarily first grade and is currently shares her book studies and presentations with colleagues. teaching second grade. Barr has been at Quail Run While she has found guiding and supporting many pre-service Elementary in Lawrence since 2005. teachers very rewarding, her greatest pleasure is in working Over the years, Barr has evolved from being a keeper and with novice teachers. dispenser of knowledge to being a facilitator and guide for “She is always trying something new to engage her students her students. “I expect all students to apply and synthesize in learning. Whether she’s bringing her goats to school or knowledge. In my experience all students can apply what they transforming her classroom into the Titanic, she strives are learning if given the tools and support needed.” to make learning meaningful, memorable and fun for her students,” said a colleague.

Past Master Teachers 1955 1956 1957 Florence K. Belding, Iola Teresa McDonald Coffey, Axtell 1954 Redicia Engholm, Topeka Edna Mason Golladay, Wichita Dr. Jane M. Carroll, Dr. Maud Ellsworth, Laura M. Beichley, Ulysses Gaye Iden, Arkansas City Pittsburg State University Harry H. Brown, Peabody Gussie Mootz, Dodge City Clifford H. Dresher, McPherson Una Funk, Council Grove Lucy Headrick, Winfield Elsie Olson, Marysville John E. Humphreys, Ashland Mildred P. Parker, Hutchinson Ira Laidig, Oberlin M. F. Stark, Hiawatha Mamie D. Mellinger, Emporia Dr. Clyde U. Phillips, Edith Ellen Means, Princeton Dr. John Twente, University of Kansas Katie Puls, Attica Fort Hays State University Violet Randolph, Atchison Audrey Smith, Goodland Ruth Flory Sexton, Howard Grace E. Stewart, Salina Katherine A. Tucker, Topeka 4 KANSAS MASTER TEACHER AWARD

Dedra Braxmeyer Mathematics Teacher Manhattan High School USD 383 Manhattan-Ogden

edra Braxmeyer enjoys the cycle of planning, teaching, State University in 1999. In 2001, she completed a master’s Dassessing, and reflecting on lessons. But while she likes degree in education, instructional technology from Peru State routine, she knows ongoing innovation is essential because, College (Nebraska). She has been at Manhattan High School “Who wouldn’t get bored teaching the same properties of since 2006. logarithms the same way for twenty years?” “I hope every student leaves my course with an appreciation When introducing a new skill to her students, Braxmeyer for mathematics and a belief that mathematics is a series of begins with low-risk classroom activities. Strategies such interconnected ideas that they can apply in lots of situations,” as “speed-dating” with exponential functions and playing she said. She invites students to, “put their skills to work in cards that introduce new vocabulary, give students a chance real life scenarios and activities using math concepts,” writes a to become familiar with a unit’s main ideas and builds the current student. foundation for new concepts to be introduced. As her principal describes her, she is, “the ‘Total Package.’ She “Ultimately, I am more effective each year because I continue understands and relates well to students, has the trust and to learn, create new curriculum materials, and adopt new respect of parents, and maintains good relationships with her strategies,” she said. If she were to give titles to each year, they colleagues and her superiors in addition to [having] a high might include “The Rise of the Mini-Quizzes,” “The Unit level of admiration across all constituency groups.” Packet: A One-Stop Shop,” or “Hello, Canvas.” “None of For a teacher who deals with numbers, functions, and these were mandates,” she said, “But each one, and countless formula, Braxmeyer never forgets the secret to reaching others, changed my teaching and students’ learning for the better.” students is “the immeasurable day-to-day interactions [that] Braxmeyer earned her bachelor’s degree in secondary make all the difference.” education, mathematics, and computer science from Kansas

1958 1959 1960 1961 Mildred Cunningham, Parsons Henrietta Courtwright, Arkansas City Eula Bridger, Kansas City Reba Anderson, Hutchinson Myrrl Houck, El Dorado Nettie May Davis, Winchester Mary Louise Gritten, Bird City George D. Caldwell, Iola Julian A. Johnson, Buhler Paul R. Dick, Oakley Lena Carl, Holcomb Lydia Haag, Dodge City Edward D. Kroesch, Hoisington Ethlyn Hamlin, Fort Scott Owen E. Hodgson, Salina Larry Ling, Liberal Dr. Minnie M. Miller, Robert H. Pool, Larned Opal Jayne Kennedy, Lawrence Dorothy McPherson, Coffeyville Emporia State University Dr. Ruth Thompson, Sterling Pauline Shockley, Wellington Jane E. Roether, Junction City Elsie N. Parrish, Concordia Jane Townsend, Girard Blanch Smith, Pittsburg Ruth Socolofsky, Manhattan Maude Thompson, Marion * C. O. Wright, Topeka, KSTA

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Laura A. Gaughan Elementary Reading Specialist O’Loughlin Elementary School USD 489 Hays “ ife itself will provide enough challenge in a child’s lifetime Reading Recovery® teachers and now, training that was once L that I don’t ever want reading and writing to be one of just for Title I teachers is now being offered to classroom, those struggles,” states Laura A. Gaughan, an elementary special education, and ELL teachers. reading specialist for O’Loughlin Elementary School in Concerned about summer reading loss, Gaughan co-wrote USD 489 Hays. a $50,000 grant recently to fund summer school for 120 “Success can be so small at times yet so significant,” Gaughan kindergarten through second-grade who were struggling the said. In her daily one-on-one work with struggling readers, most in her district. Reading, singing songs, dancing, sharing Gaughan delights in every bit of progress made. “If [the stories, library visits, and meeting with a local author all student] feels confident in knowing what to do when [they] helped the students’ reading levels stay the same or increase read and now enjoys reading, then we are both successful!” over the summer. Gaughan earned an associate’s degree in 1987 from Barton Whether she is hitting garage sales to fund her classroom County Community College and a bachelor’s degree in library or giving kids who have never been near a horse elementary education from Kansas State University in 1989. a chance to ride one on her farm, Gaughan is all about After teaching upper grades, then primary, for five years, she providing students with opportunities they might not participated in Reading Recovery® training which “changed otherwise have. my professional career,” and motivated her to complete a “I know what the research says about what is and isn’t master’s in elementary education with an emphasis in reading important in educating kids,” Gaughan said. “I have 27 years in 2001 from Fort Hays State University. of experience, 27 years of students, and 27 years of colleagues This did not just impact her career but the direction of I have learned from, and I soak it in and value it all!” her school district. The district decided to train additional

1962 1963 1964 1965 Dr. William A. Black, May Gruver, Augusta Dan Foster, LaCrosse Rebecca Bloodworth, Kansas City Pittsburg State University Alta Hendrickson, Oakley Mary Hunholz, Manhattan Bryce H. Glecker, Dodge City Eunice McGill, Sterling College Walter M. Ostenberg, Salina Erdman Johnson, Turner Mabel Lacey, Gorham Nellie McGuinn, Kansas City Pearl Peterie, Kinsley Loma Mack, Madison Hazel Lee Simmons, Lawrence Owen R. McNeil, Peabody Phebe Scott, Derby Bernadine Sitts, Garden City Floyd C. Smith, Iola Ella C. Shearer, Beloit Martha Steele, Goodland Lillie Elizabeth Studt, Glasco Dorothy Vaughn, Neodesha Marie Therkelsen, Independence Charles E. Strange, Wichita Dewey E. Wolgast, Marysville Ethel Yantis, Howard William D. Wolfe, Lawrence * Ruth Stout Wright, Topeka

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Lisa Jarvis English Language Arts Teacher Council Grove Junior-Senior High School USD 417 Morris County “ ife is all about choices and I do not think that teaching student data, evaluating instruction, and creating enrichment L is any different. The choice I instill in my students opportunities. As her principal said, “She is an independent and the choice I continue to make every day: believe,” states thinker who provides fresh ideas for improving her classroom Lisa Jarvis. and our school.” Jarvis did not believe, for a while, that she would be a teacher. In the classroom, Jarvis is quick to point out to students that Not feeling the connection in her first education classes, she submitting an assignment does not mean the work is done. changed fields. After graduate school, while looking for a job, To counteract her students’ hurried approach to assignments, she began taking substitute teaching and coaching jobs. “After Jarvis sets mini-deadlines, provides instant feedback, requires spending about one year working closely with middle school students to revise and redo work, and provides them with and high school students, I knew I had found my calling.” At adequate time to do it. 25, she went back to school and earned her teaching degree. Jarvis takes every opportunity to teach her students. A student Jarvis began teaching in 2009 at Emporia Middle School after who did not enjoy public speaking once asked Jarvis to buy earning a bachelor’s degree from Emporia State University. a pizza during a fundraiser. Jarvis agreed, but only if the She earned a previous bachelor’s degree at Fort Hays State student delivered a speech to the whole class about why Jarvis University in 2003 and a master’s degree from Bowling Green should buy the pizza. The student took the challenge and later State University in 2004. In 2013, she began working at said, “Mrs. Jarvis is one of the first people who has made me Council Grove Junior-Senior High School. overcome some of my fears... I feel like Mrs. Jarvis has helped to make me a better person.” There, Jarvis works to create a school-wide approach to improving writing—providing staff development, analyzing

1966 1967 1968 1969 Eva M. Chalfant, El Dorado Dr. J. W. Breukelman, Arley A. Bryant, Concordia Kelso Deer, Hoisington Louis A. Coppoc, Belpre Emporia State University Lottie Carver, Mulvane Marguerite Hackney, Iola Helen Glaser, Coffeyville Lois Hogue, Pratt Alice Ham, Hutchinson Joe W. Ostenberg, McPherson Evelyn Harper, Atchison Dr. Perva M. Hughes, Hazel Miller, Emporia Theodore Palmquist, Turner Maurice Little, Goodland Pittsburg State University Irma Minden, Paola Maxine Sebelius, Northern Valley Ione Ramey, Olathe Winifred Jennings, Shawnee Gladys Peterson, Lindsborg Joy Wigginton, El Dorado Wesley E. Simpson, Salina Jean Jones, Topeka Doris Stith, Bonner Springs Lonnie Wood, Independence Florence Miller, Iola * Dr. Alex Daughtry, Cecil E. Smith, Pittsburg Emporia State University * Adel F. Throckmorton, Wichita, 7 State Supt. KANSAS MASTER TEACHER AWARD

Michelle Hilliard Mathematics Teacher Complete High School Maize USD 266 Maize “ ath is difficult to teach at any school. Math is REALLY When a local retirement community needed a general store, Mdifficult to teach at an alternative school where students Hilliard and her students stepped forward. Students run are all working on individualized contracts,” said Michelle the store, provide delivery to residents who have difficulty Hilliard, who has taught at Complete High School Maize walking and tech support as well. “There is no way to measure since 2007. As an alternative school, Hilliard says, there are the magic that happens when a pink-haired alternative school stereotypes of the students who attend the school. However, student with a nose ring and a white-haired senior citizen sit Hilliard maintains, “There are 60 to 70 students who are there down for their monthly ‘Cards and Conversations’ date, where for 60 to 70 different reasons.” students and residents play cards and talk,” Hilliard said. Hilliard earned a bachelor’s degree in elementary education Her presence provides an impact to students and colleagues from in 1994, a master’s in alike. Of the new teachers Hilliard has mentored, three curriculum and instruction from Wichita State in 2003, have won Horizon Awards and one of those received the and second master’s in education, building leadership, from Milken Award. Kansas State University in 2016. If a new teacher asks Hilliard how to connect with at-risk Hilliard began her career in 1994, teaching third grade at students, she answers, “No matter what, we never, never, Maize Elementary School. In time, she moved to teaching never give up on them. Why? Because every now and then, middle school English. Then, she said, “When the alternative probably more frequently than even we admit, a student will school called, I only briefly hesitated at the thought of come back and say ‘Thank you for never giving up on me. going back to school [to get high school certification]. Few You were the only ones who never gave up on me.’” future teachers go to college with the goal of teaching at an alternative school.”

1970 1971 1972 1973 Ralph Dennis, Olathe Dr. Kenneth Anderson, Joseph L. Bournonville, Pittsburg Mildred Barber, Concordia John England, Pittsburg University of Kansas Robert Burnett, Colby Dr. Elton W. Cline, Gladys Kaump, Dodge City Earl Bevan, Pittsburg Gerald Goacher, Topeka Pittsburg State University Thomas Kelley, Hutchinson Helen Case, El Dorado Carl A. James, Emporia Marie Hieger, El Dorado Lois Patton, Great Bend Carl Clinesmith, Fort Scott Catherine Johannsen, Kansas City Anna Hurty, Hutchinson Albert Riedel, Hays Herman Grundy, Kansas City Dr. Margaret Parker, Rachel Leist, Fort Scott Mary Ellen Sissman, Eureka Betty Jackson, Colby Pittsburg State University Allen L. Unruh, Ottawa Margaret Jagger, Minneapolis Leona Velen, Manhattan Marjorie Vieux, Atwood * F. L. Schlagle, Kansas City * F. Royd Herr, Topeka, 8 State Dept. of Education KANSAS MASTER TEACHER AWARD

Carolynn Phalen First-Grade Teacher Grace E. Stewart Elementary School USD 305 Salina “ believe that Mrs. Phalen is the most wonderful and kind Phalen applies a growth mindset to herself, as well as her Iteacher,” said one of Carolynn Phalen’s former students, students. Studying ways to support students’ social and now eight years old. “She was always prepared for anything. emotional growth, Phalen recently has studied trauma- She was always there and ready to call the nurse or someone informed practices in the classroom. Observing a student else if someone threw up.” who seemed to fit the category, Phalen began implementing ideas to help the student, working with her “throughout the Beyond providing the special care early elementary students day to allow her to feel an environment that is emotionally occasionally need, Phalen has learned a thing or two about safe and nurturing. [The student’s] interactions with other getting those little bodies to concentrate and focus. But does students in the classroom started to improve, which has led that mean sitting still? Not in Phalen’s classroom. She has to an even more inclusive environment within our classroom concluded, “Students who have difficulty with concentration community.” and focus benefit from movement, sensory input, comfort, and choice.” Now, her students get to personalize their Phalen received her bachelor’s in elementary education in learning environment through choosing seating of all kinds 2002 from Kansas State University. In 2007, she earned a – including stability balls, bean bag chairs, scoop chairs for master’s in curriculum and instruction from Baker University. rocking, kneeling mats – and an elevated table for anyone She began teaching in the Salina district in 2003. who wants to stand to do their work. “I know when my boys are in her care she is treating them As a result, her principal stated, “Carolynn’s classroom is a joy with respect and holding them to the highest standards,” said to visit! Students reflect their teacher’s love for learning and a parent of a former and a current student of Phalen’s. “She is kindness for one another.” truly changing and inspiring our next generation, one student at a time.”

1974 1975 1976 1977 Wanda Franzen, Emporia Vernon Hastert, Ulysses Charlotte Doyle, Manhattan Jean Curl, Kansas City Arlene Garrett, Hugoton J. Paul Jewell, Kansas City Harry Hart, Emporia Fred Deyoe, Dodge City Ruben Grose, Hutchinson Betty Dutton, Alta Vista Glennis Lindsey, Hutchinson Joan Hanna, Winfield Louis Hayward, Eureka Iram Teichgraeber, Chapman Frances Raines, Winfield Shirley Longfellow, El Dorado Clyde Johnson, Leavenworth Marion Klema, Salina Dr. Richard Roahen, Martha McReynolds, Burlington Esther Overman, Columbus Ernest Nelson, Pittsburg Emporia State University Gene Russell, Galena Norris Sayre, Ensign Rozella Swisher, Kansas City Darlene Theno, Basehor Dan Tewell, Pittsburg Eleanor White, Dodge City * Dr. William Edwards, * Dr. James A. McCain, President, Emporia State University Kansas State University 9 KANSAS MASTER TEACHER AWARD

Linda Vena Elementary Reading Specialist Mission Trail Elementary School USD 229 Blue Valley

n 1975, Linda Vena began her career teaching first grade. Though she works primarily with students who struggle to IMore than 40 years later, Vena is still teaching, and she read and write, Vena also keeps an eye on the needs of the would have it no other way. “My [first grade] teacher asked entire school. After evaluating the school’s overall reading us what we wanted to be when we grew up, I chose to be a scores, she noticed vocabulary skills were lacking across all teacher. I never changed my mind.” grade levels. In response, she created a Vocabulary Catcher wall outside of her room. Students “catch” the words they For most of her career, she served as a kindergarten or do not know, bring them to Vena, and she adds the words first-grade teacher. “She was the teacher who dressed up and their definitions to the wall—a­ strategy that is impacting as the tooth fairy, turned centers into thematic events and student learning across the building. made the everyday fun,” writes a colleague. Now a reading specialist, Vena “brings passion, fun and delight to the reading Vena continually seeks to find what will motivate each intervention space.” She has transformed the room into student—whether she is helping a student connect the idea ‘Camp Read Aloud’—complete with tents, flashlights, and that to play high school sports someday, you need to get in treats to celebrate her students' learning. the habit of completing your homework, or simply displaying a kindergartener’s art work behind her desk. Vena earned her bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Pittsburg State University in 1975 and her master’s Vena’s heart for education and commitment to children and degree in elementary education from Northeastern State families is apparent throughout her school community. A University in 1988. She completed her reading specialist former student, who is now a teaching colleague, stated, certification from Emporia State University in 2003. “Linda’s love for teaching shines through every day.”

1978 1979 1980 1981 Dennis L. Ary, Auburn-Washburn Gerald E. Barkley, Galena Harold Balzer, Buhler Mary Chase, Andover Erma Lang Dow, Eureka Wendell Hodges, Anthony Raymond Goering, Salina Mary Lou Davis, Dodge City Harold Hardy, Pittsburg Eleanor Kee, Coffeyville Lucille Luckey, Dodge City Marguerite Flick, Winfield Dr. Robert R. Noble, Clifton McWaid, Kansas City Mary Remington, Pittsburg Don Miller, Fort Scott Pittsburg State University Loren E. Riblett, Sr., Wamego Patricia Samuelson Bonds, Emporia Deloris Jean Osger, Eureka Milton Senti, Pratt Cynthia Schrader, Alta Vista James R. Smith, Olathe Chester Peckover, Buhler Patricia J. Teel, Columbus William Warner, Manhattan Paul Willis, Topeka Byron Smith, Anthony Eugene Wiltfong, Norton * Dr. Everett Rich, * Dr. A. Truman Hayes, Emporia State University 10 Emporia State University 1982 1987 1992 1997 Dorothy Arensman, Dodge City Roger D. Brannan, Manhattan Beth Bergsten, Junction City Lisa Artman Bietau, Manhattan Frances Kohrs, Fort Scott Jackie Engel, McPherson Ernest L. Brown, Wakeeney JoLene Rae Bloom, Seneca Bill Saunders, Garden City Dr. Nick Henry, • Irma Jean Fallon, Manhattan • Patricia Gnau, Blue Valley Marjory Pease Sharp, Pittsburg Pittsburg State University Diane Low, Lawrence Mike Harvey, Pratt Patricia Tippin, Manhattan Dr. Eloise Beth Lynch, Salina Ethel Marie Peterson, Dodge City Darla J. Mallein, Emporia Kenneth Trickle, Jr., Salina • Marie Peterson, Oakley Alana Kay Sewell, Pratt Renita Ubel, Ottawa Elizabeth Voorhees, Emporia • Joyce Rucker, Pratt • Joyce Ann Sinn, Fort Scott • Randall J. Warner, Olathe Dr. Sandra J. Terril, Salina * Dr. Jack D. Skillett, 1983 * Dr. John Webb, 1993 Emporia State University Catherine Ann Brown, Emporia Emporia State University Mickey L. Bogart, Manhattan Elaine Fowler Bryant, Pittsburg Carol J. Brandert, Salina 1998 Betty Holderread, Newton 1988 Mary Alice Gordon, Lawrence Brian “Chip” Anderson, Lawrence Lois McLure, Kingman • Carol S. Adams, Manhattan Kathy Ann Ramsour, Dodge City Janeen Brown, Wakeeney Barry L. Schartz, Kingman Donald G. Buhler, Pratt • William M. Scott, Wakeeney Candy Birch, Olathe Sally Shipley, Kansas City, Mo. Robert Hottman, Anthony Alice M. Shaffer, Overland Park Elizabeth Cronemeyer, Tonganoxie Doris Velen, Manhattan Carolyn Clevenger Kuhn, Emporia • Glenda S. Watkins, Paola • Floyd “Stan” Standridge, Salina Michael S. Rush, Osawatomie * Dr. Daryl Berry, Shirley Stein, Ulysses 1984 Bonnie Weingart, Fort Riley Emporia State University Carol Strickland, Emporia Robert Coffman, Chase Martha Zakrzewski, Hays Frances Lou Disney, Great Bend 1994 1999 Stephen R. Germes, Dodge City 1989 Norma Bynum West, Dwight • Michelle DiLisio, Chanute Thomas Hedges, Pittsburg Tanya Channell, Hays • Diane Prell, Derby Mary Machin Hemphill, Manhattan Don L. Mason, Kingman Max Ferguson, Medicine Lodge Myron E. Schwinn, Manhattan • Judy Humburg, Andover • Dottie McCrossen, Ottawa Lois Schweitzer Gray, Pratt • Connie J. Viebrock, Olathe Mary Porterfield, Goodland • Joan Spiker, Manhattan Carolyn Koch, Emporia Kathryn E. Taylor, Emporia Linda Maxine Stelzer, Pratt * Dr. John Visser, President, Ada Ligia R. Paquette, Junction City Anne Nettleton, Salina Phillip Theis, El Dorado Emporia State University • Mary Anne Trickle, Salina Garold Robert Billionis, Fort Scott Curt C. Vajnar, Hays • Gary Wilkerson, Derby * Dr. Robert Glennen, President, * Dr. Andy Tompkins, Topeka 1985 * Dr. Darrell Wood, Emporia State University Emporia State University Bob Anderson, Manhattan 2000 Ken Carothers, Wellington 1995 Kay Parks Bushman Haas, Ottawa Thomas Fowler, Emporia 1990 Cathy Colborn, Medicine Lodge • Tracy Jo Kerth, Overland Park Charlotte McDonald, Olathe Dr. Thomas Christie, Lawrence Joseph P. Glotzbach, Council Grove • Michael R. Schainost, Osawatomie • Lana Scrimsher Oleen, Manhattan • Gretchen Davis, Overland Park John B. Harclerode, Emporia Roberta (Robbie) Thomas, Andover Barbara Shinkle, Pratt Dr. E. Sutton Flynt, Diana E. Harris, Pratt Robert James Tindel, Pittsburg Sharon Willis, McPherson Pittsburg State University • Patrick R. Lamb, Manhattan Deborah B. Wertin, Overland Park * Dr. John E. King, President, • James Gardner, El Dorado • Tom Schwartz, Abilene Goldie Wood, Dodge City Emporia State University Ralph E. Mock, Council Grove Jo Ann Schuette, Wichita Allen K. Scheer, Westmoreland 2001 Beverliann Wolf, Derby 1986 1996 • Cathy Esquibel, Dodge City Jill Burk, Manhattan Doyle D. Barnes, Manhattan Jeanne Evans, El Dorado Richard G. Dawson, Kansas City 1991 Margaret Coggins, Lawrence • Betty Lavery, Stilwell Frank B. Evans, Dodge City Deena L. Horst, Salina Catherine Ecroyd, Ottawa Leona Madden, Hays Dr. Jim Gill, Stilwell Kenneth R. Kennedy, Pratt • Jacquelyn Faye Feist, Dodge City Margaret McClatchey, Harry Heckethorn, McPherson Sherryl L. Longhofer, Auburn-Washburn • Millie P. Moye, Salina Overland Park Sally Six Hersh, Lawrence • Susan F. McKinney, Emporia Janice Reutter, Medicine Lodge Rosemary A. Riordan, Lenexa Helen Owens, Derby Kenneth R. Stith, Dodge City Nancy Robohn, Emporia Jane Sak, Overland Park * Dr. Fred Markowitz, • Valarie S. Tims, Pittsburg * Jerry Long, Assoc. Dean, Emporia State University Helen A. Wagner, El Dorado Emporia State University

11 2002 2007 2012 2018 Bev Bertolone, Blue Valley • Rob Davis, Blue Valley Shelley Aistrup, Manhattan-Ogden Connstance Allmond, El Dorado Barbara Fowler, Emporia Robin Dixon, Auburn-Washburn • Cindy Ehrstein, Andover Deanna K. Burton, Manhattan-Ogden • Sue Givens, Pratt Shelley Faerber, Manhattan-Ogden • Sandra Gonsher, Blue Valley Abby Cornelius, Blue Valley Christine Herald, Manhattan Diane Ladenburger, Pratt Kendra Metz, Lawrence • Todd Flory, Andover Dee A. Moxley, Andover • Marilyn McComber, Emporia Katrina Paradis, Salina • Chitra Harris, Wichita Jan Prather, El Dorado Angela Miller, Junction City Jodi Testa, Geary County Matt Irby, Emporia • Alexander Specht, Osawatomie Elouise Miller, Hays Marc Woofter, Dodge City Kimberly S. Schneweis, Hays * Tes Mehring, Dean, 2003 Emporia State University 2013 • Tina Buck, Medicine Lodge Juliann Bliese, Olathe Matt Copeland, Auburn-Washburn 2008 • Michelle Lynn Bogner, Dodge City Connie Ferree, Emporia Alice Bertels, Auburn-Washburn Kathleen Bowen, Lawrence • Connie Healey, Stilwell Lisa Colwell, Hays Kacie Evans, Morris County Pamela Kilgariff, Pratt Lori Goodson, Wamego Kelley Norman, Topeka Barbara Tims, Pittsburg Rhonda Hassig, Blue Valley • Michele Ann Palmgren, Salina Carol Woydziak, Dodge City • Deborah Nauerth, Manhattan-Ogden Tara Walrod, Blue Valley • Shannon Ralph, Dodge City 2004 Kenna Reeves, Emporia State University 2014 Mary Elizabeth Baker, Andover • Bonnie Austin, Dodge City Luana Bitter, Pratt 2009 • John V. Bode, Lawrence Patricia Grzenda, Lawrence • Kenneth J. Bingman, Blue Valley Lori Gunzelman, Andover Nicki Hancock, Olathe Lynne “Christy” Boerner, Wamego Signe Truelove, Emporia • Greg Mittman, Valley Center Barbara Duffer Cole, Shawnee Heights Carla Varner, El Dorado • Devra Parker, Medicine Lodge Beverly Steele Furlong, Gardner-Edgerton Kathleen Wilhite, Olathe • Patricia Weidert, Emporia Jeline Harclerode, Emporia Maria Worthington, Blue Valley * William Samuelson, Barbara McCalla, Augusta * Karen Godfrey, KNEA Emporia State University • Sarah Smith Meadows, Topeka 2015 2005 2010 Carmen Cantrell, Shawnee Mission Mary Van Dyke, Atchinson Eleanor Browning, Emporia • Barbara Clark, Manhattan-Ogden Ken Garwick, Manhattan • Kathy Doussa, Dodge City Kori E. Green, El Dorado • Connie Neneman, Dodge City Michael Dunlap, Blue Valley Leslie MacAfee, Piper Sandy Hardesty, Auburn-Washburn Lou Ann Getz, Manhattan-Ogden Bill McFarland, Auburn-Washburn Kathryn L. Reschke, Olathe Sheila Lewis, Shawnee Heights • Reed Uthe, Blue Valley Kimberly Thomas, Wichita • Andrea Sayler-Siefkes, St. John/Hudson Ginger Whiteside Steck, Andover • Larry Wayland, Blue Valley Kassie Shook, Lawrence * Scott Irwin, Emporia State University 2016 2006 Jessica Butte, Hays Jo Ellen Dambro, Emporia 2011 • Nikki Chamberlain, Salina Karla Ewing, Pratt Sonda Copeland, Manhattan-Ogden • Adriane Falco, Blue Valley Elaine Bertels-Fasulo, Olathe • Teresa Disberger, Council Grove Keri Lauxman, Lawrence Sherry Hutchcraft, Dodge City Martha Hadsall, Anthony-Harper L. Raymond Linville, Andover Vicki O’Neal, Baxter Springs Rick Hildebrand, Barnes-Hanover-Linn Jenny Wilcox, Auburn Washburn • Bob Peterson, Butler County Nancy Pence, Blue Valley Laura Woolfolk, Dodge City Community College • Janice Romeiser, Emporia • Marilyn K. Vaughan, Leawood Marcia Troutfetter, Salina 2017 * Kay Schallenkamp, President, John Butcher, Blue Valley Emporia State University Melinda Eitel, Salina • Joan Hayden, Geary County Jennifer Hendrix, Dodge City • Kimberly Hett, Andover Brandy Lane, Auburn Washburn * Special Award Laura Schwinn, Emporia • W. A. Black Endowed Chair Recipient 12

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