Awards Program

11 a.m. "Memories of Yesteryear" - One-Room Rural School Noon President's Luncheon ­ President's Home, 1522 Highland 2 p.m. Master Teacher Seminar: "Classroom Motivation" Conference Center, Visser Hall, Room 330, by the Master Teachers Coordinators: Dr. Stuart Ervay, director of Jones Institute for Educational Excellence, and Dr. Michael Morehead, director of Professional Laboratory Experiences 4 p.m. Reception for Master Teachers - Atrium, Visser Hall Students, faculty and visitors are guests of Kappa Delta Pi 6:30 p.m. Master Teacher Award Dinner - Webb Lecture Hall, Memorial Union Toastmaster: Dr. Paul McKnab, professor in the division of psychology & special education, Emporia State University Special Music: ESU Singers, directed by Dr. Terry Barham, division of music, Emporia State University Award Presentations: Dr. Robert Glennen, president, Emporia State University, and Dr. Jack Skillett, dean, The Teachers College, Emporia State University Decorations: Butcher Children's Laboratory School, Naureen Warren, art teacher

Master Teachers will be hosted throughout the afternoon by representatives of Student-National Education Association Master Teacher Award (Endowed by Bank IV - Emporia)

Emporia State University established A number of faculty members and are committed to assisting ESU in its Black Master Teacher Endowed the Kansas Master Teacher awards in others were involved in establishing efforts to excel. Chair. 1954. The awards are presented an­ policies and procedures. Davis added Candidates for the awards are A committee of Emporia State nually to teachers who have served "Kansas" to the name. Rich had sug­ nominated by local teacher associa­ University faculty and administrators the profession long and well and who gested "distinguished ," but that word tions and school faculties. In coordinates local arrangements. This also typify the good qualities of was changed to "master." Ray February, a committee selects the committee includes: Robert Glen­ earnest and conscientious teachers. Cremer, business manager, sug­ winners. The committee members nen, David Payne, Jack Skillett, Ken­ The Kansas Master T eacher pro­ gested a money award for the recip­ represent educational organizations dall Blanchard, Martha Hale, Sajjad gram was originated in the early ients, but King believed watches were from across Kansas. Hashmi , Cora Shown , David 1950s and developed by the Universi­ more appropriate so the watches The 1991 selection committee in­ Eldridge, Stuart Ervay, Kimera Max­ ty Administrative Council. Dr. were awarded. C.O . Wright, ex­ cluded: Debbie Taylor, Sabetha, well , Michael Morehead, Marjorie Everett Rich, former chair of the ecutive secretary of the Kansas State Kansas Congress of Parents & Schmidt, and Leo Pauls, chairman. English department and a council Teachers Association, suggested that Teachers; Robert L. Gast, Topeka, member, was the driving fo rce be­ nominations be made by local Kansas State Department of Educa­ hind the program. teacher associations or similar educa­ tion; Chuck Tilman, Topeka, The program was first discussed in tional groups. Rich coordinated the Kansas-NEA; Dr. Pat Stephens, 1952. Because of the illness and publicity for the awards across the Mulvane, United School Ad­ subsequent death of President David state. mInistrators; Larry McCully, El L. MacFarlane in 1953 , nothing was The Kansas Master Teacher Pro­ Dorado, Kansas Association of done until the following year. In gram expresses appreciation for the School Boards; Donna Umbarger, 1954, with the support of Dr. Don generosity of Bank IV - Emporia. In Garnett, Kansas Division of Davis, chair of the division of educa­ 1980, Bank IV - Emporia pledged American Association of University tion, and the approval of new presi­ $50,000 to permanently endow the Women; Linda Schmitt, Hays, Kan­ dent John E. King, the first awards Master Teacher Program. Bank IV - sas Student-NEA; and Jim Gardner, were made. Emporia and its president Joe Stout EI Dorado, a recipient of the 1990 Master Teacher Award (Endowed by Bank IV - Emporia)

Emporia State University established A number of faculty members and are committed to assisting ESU in its Black Master Teacher Endowed the Kansas Master Teacher awards in others were involved in establishing efforts to excel. Chair. 1954. The awards are presented an­ policies and procedures. Davis added Candidates for the awards are A committee of Emporia State nually to teachers who have served "Kansas" to the name. Rich had sug­ nominated by local teacher associa­ University faculty and administrators the profession long and well and who gested "distinguished ," but that word tions and school faculties. In coordinates local arrangements. This also typify the good qualities of was changed to "master." Ray February, a committee selects the committee includes: Robert Glen­ earnest and conscientious teachers. Cremer, business manager, sug­ winners. The committee members nen, David Payne, Jack Skillett, Ken­ The Kansas Master T eacher pro­ gested a money award for the recip­ represent educational organizations dall Blanchard, Martha Hale, Sajjad gram was originated in the early ients, but King believed watches were from across Kansas. Hashmi , Cora Shown , David 1950s and developed by the Universi­ more appropriate so the watches The 1991 selection committee in­ Eldridge, Stuart Ervay, Kimera Max­ ty Administrative Council. Dr. were awarded. C.O . Wright, ex­ cluded: Debbie Taylor, Sabetha, well , Michael Morehead, Marjorie Everett Rich, former chair of the ecutive secretary of the Kansas State Kansas Congress of Parents & Schmidt, and Leo Pauls, chairman. English department and a council Teachers Association, suggested that Teachers; Robert L. Gast, Topeka, member, was the driving fo rce be­ nominations be made by local Kansas State Department of Educa­ hind the program. teacher associations or similar educa­ tion; Chuck Tilman, Topeka, The program was first discussed in tional groups. Rich coordinated the Kansas-NEA; Dr. Pat Stephens, 1952. Because of the illness and publicity for the awards across the Mulvane, United School Ad­ subsequent death of President David state. mInistrators; Larry McCully, El L. MacFarlane in 1953 , nothing was The Kansas Master Teacher Pro­ Dorado, Kansas Association of done until the following year. In gram expresses appreciation for the School Boards; Donna Umbarger, 1954, with the support of Dr. Don generosity of Bank IV - Emporia. In Garnett, Kansas Division of Davis, chair of the division of educa­ 1980, Bank IV - Emporia pledged American Association of University tion, and the approval of new presi­ $50,000 to permanently endow the Women; Linda Schmitt, Hays, Kan­ dent John E. King, the first awards Master Teacher Program. Bank IV - sas Student-NEA; and Jim Gardner, were made. Emporia and its president Joe Stout EI Dorado, a recipient of the 1990 William A. Black Kansas Master Teacher Deena L. Horst Endowed Chair Salina

In 1984, the Black family of Broken from Emporia State University. He Since 1988, Deena Louise Horst has Association and Kansas Art Educa­ Bow, Okla., established an endowed received his Ph.D. degree in philo­ chaired the art department for tion Association, Phi Delta Kappa chair for Kansas Master Teachers. sophy, education and psychology seventh and eighth graders at Salina International, Kansas State Board of Each year, this permanently en­ from the University of Colorado. South Middle School. After begin­ Education, Kansas Association of dowed fund provides a stipend for Black was nationally known for ning her career in 1966 at Peabody Middle Level Educators, National two Kansas Master Teachers to spend establishing junior colleges and for Elementary School, she spent 20 Education Association Fine Arts part of a semester at Emporia State his work in school finance and cur­ years at Salina South Junior High Caucus, Salina Jaycees and the University. ricula. School before her recent assignment Salina Arts and Humanities Commis­ The Master Teachers selected During his career, he served as as art chair at Salina South Middle sion. For her service, she has been teach classes and work with students president of the Pueblo (Colo.) School in 1988. She received honored as a United States Jaycees who plan careers in education. The Junior College, director of junior col­ bachelor's and master's degrees in art Officer of the Year and Salina Jaycee endowed chair provides a valuable leges and curriculum for the state of education from Emporia State Jayne of the Year. experience for Emporia State Washington, and head of the depart­ University and has completed post­ Her belief that the "earth's students and a meaningful oppor­ ment of education and psychology at graduate hours from four institu­ greatest treasure is human personali­ tunity for Master Teachers. Pittsburg State University. In 1962, tions. Under Horst's direction, her ty" has molded her dedication to en­ The William A. Black Kansas while at Pittsburg State, he received students have created stage sets and suring that each student she comes in Master Teacher Endowed Chair was the Kansas Master Teacher award. props for musicals. contact with has an opportunity to established by Marea Belfield Black Black married Marea Belfield She currently is serving a second develop his/ her uniqueness and self- to honor the Black family's lifelong Nov. 7, 1920. The Blacks' son term as president of NEA-Salina. She esteem. dedication to public education. The William Vincent Black, was born has served on numerous committees "A student's art is an extension, endowed chair is named for her hus­ March 31, 1922. The family moved as a member of NEA, Kansas State and an expression of the student and band, Dr. William A. Black. to Broken Bow March 1, 1973 . Dr. Teachers Association, Salina-NEA, is worthy of the utmost respect," says The late Dr. William Albert Black Black died in Oct. 12 , 1983. K-NEA, the National Art Education Horst. (shown above) was born Nov. 25 , Emporia State University is deeply 1897 , in Green County in Missouri. grateful to Mrs. Black and the Black He received his bachelor's degree in family for this generous contribu­ 1926 and his master's rlegree in 1934 tion. William A. Black Kansas Master Teacher Deena L. Horst Endowed Chair Salina

In 1984, the Black family of Broken from Emporia State University. He Since 1988, Deena Louise Horst has Association and Kansas Art Educa­ Bow, Okla., established an endowed received his Ph.D. degree in philo­ chaired the art department for tion Association, Phi Delta Kappa chair for Kansas Master Teachers. sophy, education and psychology seventh and eighth graders at Salina International, Kansas State Board of Each year, this permanently en­ from the University of Colorado. South Middle School. After begin­ Education, Kansas Association of dowed fund provides a stipend for Black was nationally known for ning her career in 1966 at Peabody Middle Level Educators, National two Kansas Master Teachers to spend establishing junior colleges and for Elementary School, she spent 20 Education Association Fine Arts part of a semester at Emporia State his work in school finance and cur­ years at Salina South Junior High Caucus, Salina Jaycees and the University. ricula. School before her recent assignment Salina Arts and Humanities Commis­ The Master Teachers selected During his career, he served as as art chair at Salina South Middle sion. For her service, she has been teach classes and work with students president of the Pueblo (Colo.) School in 1988. She received honored as a United States Jaycees who plan careers in education. The Junior College, director of junior col­ bachelor's and master's degrees in art Officer of the Year and Salina Jaycee endowed chair provides a valuable leges and curriculum for the state of education from Emporia State Jayne of the Year. experience for Emporia State Washington, and head of the depart­ University and has completed post­ Her belief that the "earth's students and a meaningful oppor­ ment of education and psychology at graduate hours from four institu­ greatest treasure is human personali­ tunity for Master Teachers. Pittsburg State University. In 1962, tions. Under Horst's direction, her ty" has molded her dedication to en­ The William A. Black Kansas while at Pittsburg State, he received students have created stage sets and suring that each student she comes in Master Teacher Endowed Chair was the Kansas Master Teacher award. props for musicals. contact with has an opportunity to established by Marea Belfield Black Black married Marea Belfield She currently is serving a second develop his/ her uniqueness and self- to honor the Black family's lifelong Nov. 7, 1920. The Blacks' son term as president of NEA-Salina. She esteem. dedication to public education. The William Vincent Black, was born has served on numerous committees "A student's art is an extension, endowed chair is named for her hus­ March 31, 1922. The family moved as a member of NEA, Kansas State and an expression of the student and band, Dr. William A. Black. to Broken Bow March 1, 1973 . Dr. Teachers Association, Salina-NEA, is worthy of the utmost respect," says The late Dr. William Albert Black Black died in Oct. 12 , 1983. K-NEA, the National Art Education Horst. (shown above) was born Nov. 25 , Emporia State University is deeply 1897 , in Green County in Missouri. grateful to Mrs. Black and the Black He received his bachelor's degree in family for this generous contribu­ 1926 and his master's rlegree in 1934 tion. Kenneth R. Kennedy Sherryl L. Longhofer Pratt Topeka

Kenneth Ray Kennedy began his Pittsburg State University, ad­ career at Pratt High School as an in­ ministrator's endorsement from Fort Sherryl Longhofer is the behavior Longhofer was named the Auburn­ dustrial arts teacher and has remain­ Hays State University and post­ disorders teacher at Wanamaker Washburn District Teacher of the ed there for all of his 18 years of graduate work at Wichita State Elementary School in Auburn­ Year and was a finalist for Kansas teaching_ In 1982, he became voca­ University. Washburn USD 437. Teacher of the Year in 1987. tional director and cooperative oc­ "I feel it essential to teach young She received her B.S.E. and M.S. Longhofer developed two new cupational education coordinator. people, regardless of the career they degrees in psychology, both from Learning Resource Programs in Kennedy recently completed a choose, to strive to do their best, to Emporia State University. She also Topeka USD 501. She also developed three-year project to establish com­ accomplish the most they can, and has done post-graduate work at Kan­ three district-wide programs called puter labs in all attendance centers most importantly, to be happy with sas State University and is working on Behavior Disorders. at Pratt USD 382, and he provided themselves and their lives," Kennedy a degree in counseling from ESU. "Each child we are confronted the teacher in-service training said. Longhofer's teaching career has with and given the important task of necessary to prepare instructors to "As teachers, we must prepare our spanned 21 years, including 16 'teaching them well' is a very special use the equipment. In addition to young people to make contributions teaching behavior disorders in the individual with worthwhile serving as sponsor of the junior class to society through their personal ac­ district. qualities," says Longhofer. "I strong­ and as track coach, Kennedy is active complishments. It always has been Longhofer was named the Beta ly believe that through motivation, in the Boy Scouts, NEA, K-NEA, my goal to help young people acquire Sigma Phi "Pledge of the Year," and support, and encouragement we can Pratt United Way, Kansas Industrial the skills and knowledge that will she serves as president of the Kansas give children self confidence, the Education Association, and the Kan­ provide a meaningful, financially Coaches Wives Association, presi­ courage to try new things, sas Council of Vocational Ad­ secure life for them, and most impor­ dent of the Alpha Delta Kappa Inter­ perseverance to hang in there and ministrators. He received an tantly, the happiness of personal national Honorary Society, and perhaps, most importantly, respon­ associate's degree from Pratt Com­ satisfaction that comes with the abili­ president of Auburn-Washburn sibility to accept both success and munity College, bachelor's and ty to imagine something and then Teachers Association. In 1987, failure." master's degrees in education from create it with the hands." Kenneth R. Kennedy Sherryl L. Longhofer Pratt Topeka

Kenneth Ray Kennedy began his Pittsburg State University, ad­ career at Pratt High School as an in­ ministrator's endorsement from Fort Sherryl Longhofer is the behavior Longhofer was named the Auburn­ dustrial arts teacher and has remain­ Hays State University and post­ disorders teacher at Wanamaker Washburn District Teacher of the ed there for all of his 18 years of graduate work at Wichita State Elementary School in Auburn­ Year and was a finalist for Kansas teaching_ In 1982, he became voca­ University. Washburn USD 437. Teacher of the Year in 1987. tional director and cooperative oc­ "I feel it essential to teach young She received her B.S.E. and M.S. Longhofer developed two new cupational education coordinator. people, regardless of the career they degrees in psychology, both from Learning Resource Programs in Kennedy recently completed a choose, to strive to do their best, to Emporia State University. She also Topeka USD 501. She also developed three-year project to establish com­ accomplish the most they can, and has done post-graduate work at Kan­ three district-wide programs called puter labs in all attendance centers most importantly, to be happy with sas State University and is working on Behavior Disorders. at Pratt USD 382, and he provided themselves and their lives," Kennedy a degree in counseling from ESU. "Each child we are confronted the teacher in-service training said. Longhofer's teaching career has with and given the important task of necessary to prepare instructors to "As teachers, we must prepare our spanned 21 years, including 16 'teaching them well' is a very special use the equipment. In addition to young people to make contributions teaching behavior disorders in the individual with worthwhile serving as sponsor of the junior class to society through their personal ac­ district. qualities," says Longhofer. "I strong­ and as track coach, Kennedy is active complishments. It always has been Longhofer was named the Beta ly believe that through motivation, in the Boy Scouts, NEA, K-NEA, my goal to help young people acquire Sigma Phi "Pledge of the Year," and support, and encouragement we can Pratt United Way, Kansas Industrial the skills and knowledge that will she serves as president of the Kansas give children self confidence, the Education Association, and the Kan­ provide a meaningful, financially Coaches Wives Association, presi­ courage to try new things, sas Council of Vocational Ad­ secure life for them, and most impor­ dent of the Alpha Delta Kappa Inter­ perseverance to hang in there and ministrators. He received an tantly, the happiness of personal national Honorary Society, and perhaps, most importantly, respon­ associate's degree from Pratt Com­ satisfaction that comes with the abili­ president of Auburn-Washburn sibility to accept both success and munity College, bachelor's and ty to imagine something and then Teachers Association. In 1987, failure." master's degrees in education from create it with the hands." Susan F. McKinney Kenneth R. Stith Emporia Dodge City

Sue McKinney has taught at Em­ McKinney has been a negotiator Kenneth R . Stith has been the Dodge "Music has a unique place in the poria High School since 1969, first in for the Emporia-NEA, and has been City Public Schools (USD 443) music education and development of every physical education and health, and active in her church, Girl Scouts, coordinator and director of instruc­ young person," said Stith. "There are now in English/ language arts_ Lyon County Historical Society, and tional music for 14 years. Before no races to win or lose. Whether at McKinney received her B.S.E. the College of Emporia Alumni 1977, he taught in Marion (KS) and rehearsal or performance, 1 have degree from the College of Emporia Association. Cameron (MO) Public School tried to reach the very innermost and M.S. in education from Emporia "My mother, grandmother, grand­ Districts and was director of bands at thoughts of every student. 1 believe State University. She also has done father and 10 of 26 cousins were Friends University. He received those experiences are spiritual and post-graduate work at American teachers," said McKinney. "You bachelor's and master's degrees in profound. They make impressions on University and ESU. could say teaching is a family affair. education from Kansas State Univer­ the heart that last a lifetime; they McKinney was instrumental in I have never wanted to be or ima­ sity and has post-graduate hours challenge the intellect, yet create a designing and implementing the gined being anything other than a from Fort Hays State University. sensItIvity to the very emotions language arts department's new teacher." The Dodge City city commission unique to each individual student. writing lab. To help her students One of McKinney's colleagues named Stith its first Dodge City "I learned early that practice does learn, she has used such innovative wrote about her, "Sue is a walking, "Citizen of the Month." He is past not make perfect; rather perfect methods as purchasing popular talking definition of what a teacher state president of the National practice makes perfect. You must paperback novels from garage sales ought to be. For her, teaching is Association of Jazz Educators, presi­ view each student as if he or she is the for her students, incorporating an ar­ something more than making lesson dent of District V Kansas Music string of a guitar or the key of a tifact from an archeological dig in plans, lecturing kids, and grading Educators Association, and president piano. Each has a very important Yorkshire, England, and using a papers; it is participation in every of the Northwest Missouri Band­ quality of his or her own, but when geode from the Wildlife­ facet of the educational system and masters Association. He also is a combined with others in a common Backpacking Club trip to Colorado. making the effort to improve that member of the NEA, K-NEA, Dodge pursuit, great experiences can take She also has sponsored student study system." City NEA, Kansas Music Educators place." Association, Phi Delta Kappa, and tours to England. Phi Beta Mu international band­ master's fraternity. Susan F. McKinney Kenneth R. Stith Emporia Dodge City

Sue McKinney has taught at Em­ McKinney has been a negotiator Kenneth R . Stith has been the Dodge "Music has a unique place in the poria High School since 1969, first in for the Emporia-NEA, and has been City Public Schools (USD 443) music education and development of every physical education and health, and active in her church, Girl Scouts, coordinator and director of instruc­ young person," said Stith. "There are now in English/ language arts_ Lyon County Historical Society, and tional music for 14 years. Before no races to win or lose. Whether at McKinney received her B.S.E. the College of Emporia Alumni 1977, he taught in Marion (KS) and rehearsal or performance, 1 have degree from the College of Emporia Association. Cameron (MO) Public School tried to reach the very innermost and M.S. in education from Emporia "My mother, grandmother, grand­ Districts and was director of bands at thoughts of every student. 1 believe State University. She also has done father and 10 of 26 cousins were Friends University. He received those experiences are spiritual and post-graduate work at American teachers," said McKinney. "You bachelor's and master's degrees in profound. They make impressions on University and ESU. could say teaching is a family affair. education from Kansas State Univer­ the heart that last a lifetime; they McKinney was instrumental in I have never wanted to be or ima­ sity and has post-graduate hours challenge the intellect, yet create a designing and implementing the gined being anything other than a from Fort Hays State University. sensItIvity to the very emotions language arts department's new teacher." The Dodge City city commission unique to each individual student. writing lab. To help her students One of McKinney's colleagues named Stith its first Dodge City "I learned early that practice does learn, she has used such innovative wrote about her, "Sue is a walking, "Citizen of the Month." He is past not make perfect; rather perfect methods as purchasing popular talking definition of what a teacher state president of the National practice makes perfect. You must paperback novels from garage sales ought to be. For her, teaching is Association of Jazz Educators, presi­ view each student as if he or she is the for her students, incorporating an ar­ something more than making lesson dent of District V Kansas Music string of a guitar or the key of a tifact from an archeological dig in plans, lecturing kids, and grading Educators Association, and president piano. Each has a very important Yorkshire, England, and using a papers; it is participation in every of the Northwest Missouri Band­ quality of his or her own, but when geode from the Wildlife­ facet of the educational system and masters Association. He also is a combined with others in a common Backpacking Club trip to Colorado. making the effort to improve that member of the NEA, K-NEA, Dodge pursuit, great experiences can take She also has sponsored student study system." City NEA, Kansas Music Educators place." Association, Phi Delta Kappa, and tours to England. Phi Beta Mu international band­ master's fraternity. 1o,

J Valarie S. Tims I Helen A. Wagner Pittsburg El Dorado

Valarie Susan (Susie) Tims has spent share the importance of reading as a In July, Helen A. Wagner, sixth­ including spelling bees and essay her entire career as a first-grade life skill. grade teacher at El Dorado Middle contests. She has established a peer teacher at Lakeside Elementary Her honors include the Clyde U. School, will grade her last spelling tutoring program for primary grade School in Pittsburg. Phillips Outstanding Young paper, share her teaching materials students in reading, a student paper­ Tims received bachelor's and Educator and Outstanding Young with colleagues, box up her personal back book exchange, and a pilot pro­ master's degrees in education from Alumnus from PSU, and Outstan­ belongings, and turn in the keys to gram for using multiple texts in Pittsburg State University as well as ding Young Educator from the Pitts­ the school. Retirement will come social studies. numerous post-graduate credit burg Jaycees. She is a member of after more than 40 years of influen­ Wagner was named Kansas hours. Delta Kappa Gamma, Pittsburg ) ing the lives of elementary school Teacher of the Year in 1981. She was As a first grade teacher, she gives Education Association, K-NEA, , children in EI Dorado, Gridley, and honored as Outstanding History her time to activities that develop NEA, Altrusa International, Kappa Haviland. Teacher by the Susannah French reading readiness, teaching reading Kappa Iota, and the Lakeside Parent She received bachelor's and Putney Chapter of the Daughters of and writing, and promoting literacy Teacher's Organization Executive master's degrees from Emporia State American Revolution, as Kansas at all ages. Her "At Home" reading Board. University and has completed post­ Outstanding History Teacher by the program involves parents working "We as educators do not teach cur­ graduate work at five institutions. Daughters of Colonial Wars, and has with their children nightly on riculum, we teach children. Students Receiving her teaching certificate been nominated to the Kansas reading skills . She encourages learn more when they are in a loving, , was a thrill that Helen shared with Teachers Hall of Fame. parents and other volunteers to caring, and trusting environment. her mother who had attended Kansas "Children deserve the best in become reading and math tutors. Teachers, like farmers, nourish, pro­ :] State Normal (now ESU) but was education. I want to be a part of Over the last three years, more than tect, and cultivate their yearly crop unable to fulfill that dream because helping them develop into warm , 30 community members have visited and have to wait to see the finished married women were not allowed to loving human beings who show first graders as part of her "Guest product." teach in her day. respect for our country and concern Reader Program" to read a story and Wagner encourages student par· for their fellow man," said Wagner. ticipation in contest opportunities, 1o,

J Valarie S. Tims I Helen A. Wagner Pittsburg El Dorado

Valarie Susan (Susie) Tims has spent share the importance of reading as a In July, Helen A. Wagner, sixth­ including spelling bees and essay her entire career as a first-grade life skill. grade teacher at El Dorado Middle contests. She has established a peer teacher at Lakeside Elementary Her honors include the Clyde U. School, will grade her last spelling tutoring program for primary grade School in Pittsburg. Phillips Outstanding Young paper, share her teaching materials students in reading, a student paper­ Tims received bachelor's and Educator and Outstanding Young with colleagues, box up her personal back book exchange, and a pilot pro­ master's degrees in education from Alumnus from PSU, and Outstan­ belongings, and turn in the keys to gram for using multiple texts in Pittsburg State University as well as ding Young Educator from the Pitts­ the school. Retirement will come social studies. numerous post-graduate credit burg Jaycees. She is a member of after more than 40 years of influen­ Wagner was named Kansas hours. Delta Kappa Gamma, Pittsburg ) ing the lives of elementary school Teacher of the Year in 1981. She was As a first grade teacher, she gives Education Association, K-NEA, , children in EI Dorado, Gridley, and honored as Outstanding History her time to activities that develop NEA, Altrusa International, Kappa Haviland. Teacher by the Susannah French reading readiness, teaching reading Kappa Iota, and the Lakeside Parent She received bachelor's and Putney Chapter of the Daughters of and writing, and promoting literacy Teacher's Organization Executive master's degrees from Emporia State American Revolution, as Kansas at all ages. Her "At Home" reading Board. University and has completed post­ Outstanding History Teacher by the program involves parents working "We as educators do not teach cur­ graduate work at five institutions. Daughters of Colonial Wars, and has with their children nightly on riculum, we teach children. Students Receiving her teaching certificate been nominated to the Kansas reading skills . She encourages learn more when they are in a loving, , was a thrill that Helen shared with Teachers Hall of Fame. parents and other volunteers to caring, and trusting environment. her mother who had attended Kansas "Children deserve the best in become reading and math tutors. Teachers, like farmers, nourish, pro­ :] State Normal (now ESU) but was education. I want to be a part of Over the last three years, more than tect, and cultivate their yearly crop unable to fulfill that dream because helping them develop into warm , 30 community members have visited and have to wait to see the finished married women were not allowed to loving human beings who show first graders as part of her "Guest product." teach in her day. respect for our country and concern Reader Program" to read a story and Wagner encourages student par· for their fellow man," said Wagner. ticipation in contest opportunities, 1991 Master Teacher Nominees

Rex Gene Amend, Bushton Carmen Kaye May, Andale/ Garden Plain Karen Frances Bainter, Grinnell Peggy McGlynn, Lakin Sylvester Benson, Manhattan Sandy McRae, Rose Hill Susan Berblinger, Goddard Steven Todd Mildfelt, Osawatomie Judith Best, Lyons Arlin Mills, Ellis Barbara Jo Buck, Louisburg Leon Pauls, McPherson Marsha Lynn Chadd, Ulysses Kay D. Pelcak, Junction City Ellen E. DeLay, Council Grove Ethel Barry Robinson, Ottawa Lona Dittmar, Hanover Judy Rockley, Olpe Lawrence James Downing, St. George James Orner Schnoebelerr, Medicine Lodge Kathy Dulavy, Wichita Norma Jean Seaton, Parsons Carol Ann Flock, Eureka Jan Slagle, Topeka Janis F. Grandon, Paola Darla Smith, Winfield Frances Leigh Hamm, Topeka Paula Stein, Abilene Virginia Hamm, Pittsburg David Ray Stinemetze, Arkansas City Pat Harry, Ft. Scott Brenda B. Strickland, Overland Park Susan Marie Heitmann, Leon Melvin Wagoner, Westphalia Barbara L. Janasek, Belleville Cheryl Wardlaw, Hill City Ron Joseph, Altamont Barbara Gene White, Belle Plaine Janis Kessinger, Cherryvale Linda L. Wilhelm, Olathe Glenda Kirk, Spring Hill Henry Wolf, Hays Barbara H. Klish, Derby Vicki Worrell, Derby Larry Lillard, Moran 1991 Master Teacher Nominees

Rex Gene Amend, Bushton Carmen Kaye May, Andale/ Garden Plain Karen Frances Bainter, Grinnell Peggy McGlynn, Lakin Sylvester Benson, Manhattan Sandy McRae, Rose Hill Susan Berblinger, Goddard Steven Todd Mildfelt, Osawatomie Judith Best, Lyons Arlin Mills, Ellis Barbara Jo Buck, Louisburg Leon Pauls, McPherson Marsha Lynn Chadd, Ulysses Kay D. Pelcak, Junction City Ellen E. DeLay, Council Grove Ethel Barry Robinson, Ottawa Lona Dittmar, Hanover Judy Rockley, Olpe Lawrence James Downing, St. George James Orner Schnoebelerr, Medicine Lodge Kathy Dulavy, Wichita Norma Jean Seaton, Parsons Carol Ann Flock, Eureka Jan Slagle, Topeka Janis F. Grandon, Paola Darla Smith, Winfield Frances Leigh Hamm, Topeka Paula Stein, Abilene Virginia Hamm, Pittsburg David Ray Stinemetze, Arkansas City Pat Harry, Ft. Scott Brenda B. Strickland, Overland Park Susan Marie Heitmann, Leon Melvin Wagoner, Westphalia Barbara L. Janasek, Belleville Cheryl Wardlaw, Hill City Ron Joseph, Altamont Barbara Gene White, Belle Plaine Janis Kessinger, Cherryvale Linda L. Wilhelm, Olathe Glenda Kirk, Spring Hill Henry Wolf, Hays Barbara H. Klish, Derby Vicki Worrell, Derby Larry Lillard, Moran Past Master Teachers

1954 1957 1960 1963 Laura M. Beichley, Ulysses Teresa McDonald Coffey, Axtell Eula Bridger, Kansas City May Gruver, Augusta Harry H. Brown. Peabody Maud Ellsworth, Lawrence, KU Mary Louise Gritten, Bird City Alta Hendrickson , Oakley Lucy Headrick, Winfield Una Funk, Council Grove Lena Carl, Holcomb Walter M . Ostenberg, Salina Ira Laidig, Oberlin Mildred P. Parker, Hutchinson Owen E. Hodgson, Salina Pearl Peterie, Kinsley Edith Ellen Means, Princeton Clyde U. Phillips, Hays, FHSU Opal Jayne Kennedy, Lawrence Phebe Scott, Derby Violet Randolph , Atchison Ruth Flory Sexton, Howard Pauline Shockey, Wellington Martha Steele, Goodland Grace E. Stewart, Salina Katherine A. Tucker, Topeka Blanch Smith, Pittsburg Charles E. Strange. Wichita "C. O. Wright, Topeka, KSTA 1955 1958 1964 Redicia Engholm, Topeka Mildred Cunningham, Parsons 1961 Dan Foster, LaCrosse Edna Mason Golladay, Wichita Myrrl Houck, EI Dorado Reba Anderson , Hutchinson, Mary Hunholz. Manhattan Gaye Iden, Arkansas City Julian A. Johnson , Buhler Hutchinson Community College Erdman Johnson , Turner Gussie Mootz, Dodge City Edward D. Kroesch , Hoisington George D. Caldwell, lola Lorna Mack, Madison Elsie Olson, Marysville Minnie M. Miller, Emporia, ESU Lydia Haag, Dodge City Bernadine Sitts. Garden City M. F. Stark, Hiawatha Elsie N. Parrish, Concordia Larry Ling, Liberal Lillie Elizabeth Studt, Glasco John Twente, Lawrence, KU Maude Thompson, Marion Dorothy McPherson, Coffeyville Dewey E. Wolgast, Marysville Jane E. Roether , Junction City "Ruth Stout Wright, Topeka 1956 1959 Ruth Socolofsky, Manhattan Florence K. Belding, lola Henrietta A. Courtwright, Arkansas City 1965 Jane M. Carroll, Pittsburg, PSU Nettie May Davis, Winchester 1962 Rebecca Bloodworth , Kansas City Clifford H . Dresher, McPherson Paul R . Dick, Oakley William A. Black, Pittsburg, PSU Bryce H. Glecker, Dodge City John E. Humphreys, Ashland Ethlyn Hamlin, Fort Scott Eunice McGill, Sterling College Mabel Lacey, Gorham Mamie D. Mellinger, Emporia Robert H. Pool, Lamed Nellie McGuinn, Kansas City Hazel Lee Simmons. Lawrence Katie Puis, Attica D. Ruth Thompson, Sterling Owen R. McNeil, Peabody Floyd C. Smith. lola Audrey Smith, Goodland Jane Townsend, Girard Ella C. Shearer, Beloit Dorothy Vaughn, Neodesha Marie Therkelsen, Independence Ethel Yantis, Howard William D . Wolfe, Lawrence Past Master Teachers

1954 1957 1960 1963 Laura M. Beichley, Ulysses Teresa McDonald Coffey, Axtell Eula Bridger, Kansas City May Gruver, Augusta Harry H. Brown. Peabody Maud Ellsworth, Lawrence, KU Mary Louise Gritten, Bird City Alta Hendrickson , Oakley Lucy Headrick, Winfield Una Funk, Council Grove Lena Carl, Holcomb Walter M . Ostenberg, Salina Ira Laidig, Oberlin Mildred P. Parker, Hutchinson Owen E. Hodgson, Salina Pearl Peterie, Kinsley Edith Ellen Means, Princeton Clyde U. Phillips, Hays, FHSU Opal Jayne Kennedy, Lawrence Phebe Scott, Derby Violet Randolph , Atchison Ruth Flory Sexton, Howard Pauline Shockey, Wellington Martha Steele, Goodland Grace E. Stewart, Salina Katherine A. Tucker, Topeka Blanch Smith, Pittsburg Charles E. Strange. Wichita "C. O. Wright, Topeka, KSTA 1955 1958 1964 Redicia Engholm, Topeka Mildred Cunningham, Parsons 1961 Dan Foster, LaCrosse Edna Mason Golladay, Wichita Myrrl Houck, EI Dorado Reba Anderson , Hutchinson, Mary Hunholz. Manhattan Gaye Iden, Arkansas City Julian A. Johnson , Buhler Hutchinson Community College Erdman Johnson , Turner Gussie Mootz, Dodge City Edward D. Kroesch , Hoisington George D. Caldwell, lola Lorna Mack, Madison Elsie Olson, Marysville Minnie M. Miller, Emporia, ESU Lydia Haag, Dodge City Bernadine Sitts. Garden City M. F. Stark, Hiawatha Elsie N. Parrish, Concordia Larry Ling, Liberal Lillie Elizabeth Studt, Glasco John Twente, Lawrence, KU Maude Thompson, Marion Dorothy McPherson, Coffeyville Dewey E. Wolgast, Marysville Jane E. Roether , Junction City "Ruth Stout Wright, Topeka 1956 1959 Ruth Socolofsky, Manhattan Florence K. Belding, lola Henrietta A. Courtwright, Arkansas City 1965 Jane M. Carroll, Pittsburg, PSU Nettie May Davis, Winchester 1962 Rebecca Bloodworth , Kansas City Clifford H . Dresher, McPherson Paul R . Dick, Oakley William A. Black, Pittsburg, PSU Bryce H. Glecker, Dodge City John E. Humphreys, Ashland Ethlyn Hamlin, Fort Scott Eunice McGill, Sterling College Mabel Lacey, Gorham Mamie D. Mellinger, Emporia Robert H. Pool, Lamed Nellie McGuinn, Kansas City Hazel Lee Simmons. Lawrence Katie Puis, Attica D. Ruth Thompson, Sterling Owen R. McNeil, Peabody Floyd C. Smith. lola Audrey Smith, Goodland Jane Townsend, Girard Ella C. Shearer, Beloit Dorothy Vaughn, Neodesha Marie Therkelsen, Independence Ethel Yantis, Howard William D . Wolfe, Lawrence 1966 1969 1972 1975 Joseph L. Bournonville. Pittsburg Eva M. Chalfant. EI Dorado 'Alex Daughtry. Emporia. ESU Vernon Hastert. Ulysses Robert Burnett. Colby Louis A. Coppoc. Belpre Kelso Deer. Hoisington J. Paul Jewell. Kansas City. Gerald Goacher. Topeka Kansas City Kansas Community College Helen Glaser. Coffeyville Marguerite Hackney. lola 'F. Floyd Herr. Topeka. State Dept. Betty Dutton. Alta Vista Evelyn Harper. Atchison Joe W. Ostenberg. McPherson of Education Iram Teichgraeber. Chapman Maurice Little. Goodland Theodore Palmquist. Turner Carl A. James. Emporia Marion Klema . Salina lone Ramey. Olathe Maxine Sebelius. Northern Valley Catherine Johannsen. Kansas City Ernest Nelson . Pittsburg Wesley E. Simpson. Salina Joy Wigginton. EI Dorado Margaret Parker. Pittsburg. PSU Rozella Swisher . Kansas City Lonnie Wood. Independence 1967 Leona Velen. Manhattan J. W. Breukelman. Emporia. ESU 1970 1976 1973 Lois Hogue. Pratt Ralph Dennis. Olathe Charlotte Doylc. Manhattan Mildred Barber. Concordia Harry Han. Emporia Perva M. Hughes. Pittsburg. PSU John England. Pittsburg Elton W. Cline. Pittsburg. PSl.I Glennis Lindsey. Ilutdlinsi>n Winifred Jennings. Shawnee Gladys Kaump. Dodge City Marie Hieger. EI Dorado '.Jam.., A. McCain. Manhattan. I'rt'sidcnt·KSU Jean Jones. Topeka Thomas Kelley. Hutchinson, Anna Hurty. Hutchinson Fra nces Raint's. Winfield Florence Miller. lola Hutchinson Community College Rachel Leist. Fort Scott Richard L. i{oahcn. Emporia. ESU Cecil E. Smith. Pittsburg Lois Patton. Great Bend Allen L. Unruh. Ottawa Darl,·,,,' Thcno. Basehor 'Adel F. Throckmorton. Wichita. Albert Riedel. Hays Marjorie Vieux. Atwood EI,'anor White . Dodge City State Supt. Mary Ellen Sissman. Eureka

1968 1971 1974 1977 Wanda Franzen. Emporia Jean Curl. Kansas City Arley A. Bryant. Concordia. Kenneth Anderson. Lawrence. KU Arlene Garrett. Hugoton Fred Deyoe. Dodge City Cloud County Community College Earl Bevan. Pittsburg Ruben Grose. Hutchinson 'William Edwards. Emporia. ESU Lottie Carver. Mulvane Helen Case. EI Dorado Louis Hayward. Eureka Joan Hanna . Winfidd Alice Ham. Hutchinson Carl Clinesmith . Fort Scott Clyde Johnson. Leavenworth Shirley Longfellow. EI Dorado. Butler Hazel Miller. Emporia Herman Grundy. Kansas City. Esther Overman. Columbus County Community College Irma Minden. Paola Kansas City Community College Norris Sa yre. Ensign Martha McReynolds. Burlington Gladys Peterson. Lindsborg. Betty Jackson. Colby. Gene Russell . Galena Bethany College Colby Community College Dan Tewell. Pittsburg Doris Stith. Bonner Springs Margaret Jagger. Minneapolis 'F. L. Schlagle. Kansas City 1966 1969 1972 1975 Joseph L. Bournonville. Pittsburg Eva M. Chalfant. EI Dorado 'Alex Daughtry. Emporia. ESU Vernon Hastert. Ulysses Robert Burnett. Colby Louis A. Coppoc. Belpre Kelso Deer. Hoisington J. Paul Jewell. Kansas City. Gerald Goacher. Topeka Kansas City Kansas Community College Helen Glaser. Coffeyville Marguerite Hackney. lola 'F. Floyd Herr. Topeka. State Dept. Betty Dutton. Alta Vista Evelyn Harper. Atchison Joe W. Ostenberg. McPherson of Education Iram Teichgraeber. Chapman Maurice Little. Goodland Theodore Palmquist. Turner Carl A. James. Emporia Marion Klema . Salina lone Ramey. Olathe Maxine Sebelius. Northern Valley Catherine Johannsen. Kansas City Ernest Nelson . Pittsburg Wesley E. Simpson. Salina Joy Wigginton. EI Dorado Margaret Parker. Pittsburg. PSU Rozella Swisher . Kansas City Lonnie Wood. Independence 1967 Leona Velen. Manhattan J. W. Breukelman. Emporia. ESU 1970 1976 1973 Lois Hogue. Pratt Ralph Dennis. Olathe Charlotte Doylc. Manhattan Mildred Barber. Concordia Harry Han. Emporia Perva M. Hughes. Pittsburg. PSU John England. Pittsburg Elton W. Cline. Pittsburg. PSl.I Glennis Lindsey. Ilutdlinsi>n Winifred Jennings. Shawnee Gladys Kaump. Dodge City Marie Hieger. EI Dorado '.Jam.., A. McCain. Manhattan. I'rt'sidcnt·KSU Jean Jones. Topeka Thomas Kelley. Hutchinson, Anna Hurty. Hutchinson Fra nces Raint's. Winfield Florence Miller. lola Hutchinson Community College Rachel Leist. Fort Scott Richard L. i{oahcn. Emporia. ESU Cecil E. Smith. Pittsburg Lois Patton. Great Bend Allen L. Unruh. Ottawa Darl,·,,,' Thcno. Basehor 'Adel F. Throckmorton. Wichita. Albert Riedel. Hays Marjorie Vieux. Atwood EI,'anor White . Dodge City State Supt. Mary Ellen Sissman. Eureka

1968 1971 1974 1977 Wanda Franzen. Emporia Jean Curl. Kansas City Arley A. Bryant. Concordia. Kenneth Anderson. Lawrence. KU Arlene Garrett. Hugoton Fred Deyoe. Dodge City Cloud County Community College Earl Bevan. Pittsburg Ruben Grose. Hutchinson 'William Edwards. Emporia. ESU Lottie Carver. Mulvane Helen Case. EI Dorado Louis Hayward. Eureka Joan Hanna . Winfidd Alice Ham. Hutchinson Carl Clinesmith . Fort Scott Clyde Johnson. Leavenworth Shirley Longfellow. EI Dorado. Butler Hazel Miller. Emporia Herman Grundy. Kansas City. Esther Overman. Columbus County Community College Irma Minden. Paola Kansas City Community College Norris Sa yre. Ensign Martha McReynolds. Burlington Gladys Peterson. Lindsborg. Betty Jackson. Colby. Gene Russell . Galena Bethany College Colby Community College Dan Tewell. Pittsburg Doris Stith. Bonner Springs Margaret Jagger. Minneapolis 'F. L. Schlagle. Kansas City 1978 1981 1983 1985 Dennis L. Ary, Topeka Mary Chase, Andover Catherine Ann Brown, Emporia noh Al1l1e'PIIIII, MUIIII.III.III Enna Lang Dow, Eureka Mary Lou Davis, Dodge City Elaine Fowler Bryant, Pittsburg 1\1'11 (::11 011,, '1N, Wf'IIIIIHlull ·A. Truman Hayes , Emporia, ESU Marguerite Flick, Winfield Betty Holderread, Newton TluulIll/i Fowl,'" 1',1111"111 .1 Harold Hardy, Pittsburg Don Miller. Fort Scott Lois McLure, Kingman -III , )oh" I', l\illfl, I :"d",,,

1988 1990 -Carol S. Adams. Manhattan Dr. Thomas Christie. Lawrence Donald G. Buhler. Pratt -Gretchen Davis. Overland Park Robert Hottman. Anthony Dr. E. Sutton Flynt. PittSburg Carolyn Clevenger Kuhn. Emporia eJames Gardner. El Dorado Michael S. Rush . Osawatomie Ralph E. Mock. Council Grove Bonnie Weingart. Fort Riley Allen K. Scheer. Westmoreland eMartha Zakrzewski. Hays Beverliann Wolf. Derby

.Special Additional Award eBlack Endowed Chair Recipient I +