Eastern Michigan University will honor four EMU graduates
for their work in the field of education by inducting them
into the College of Education Hall of Fame.
A reception and induction ceremony, both open to the public,
will take place Friday, April 20, beginning at 4 p.m. in
the student lounge area on the main level of the Porter
Building. Dinner, which
is by invitation only, follows and will take place in room
300 of the Student Center.
Those eligible for the Hall of Fame include alumni of
the University who have distinguished themselves in the
field of education or alumni of the College of Education
who have distinguished themselves in education or other
professions.
"Annually, we look forward to celebrating the Hall of
Fame inductions. It is the COE's opportunity to celebrate
alumni who have distinguished themselves in the field of
education, both locally and nationally," said Vernon Polite,
dean of the College of Education. "Past inductees have
included area superintendents, superintendents of instruction
and national teacher of the year award winners."
This year's honorees are:
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Bushaw |
William J. Bushaw is a former middle-school
teacher and high school principal. For several years, he
directed the North Central Association of Colleges and
Schools (NCA) program in Michigan. Following that, he served
as chief academic officer and deputy superintendent at
the Michigan Department of Education and as a director
at Merit Network, Inc. Bushaw also served in the U.S. Navy,
both on active duty and in the reserve, retiring in October
2000. Bushaw received his doctorate and bachelor's degree
from the University of Michigan, and his master's degree
from Eastern Michigan University. His professional interests
center on education policy, student assessment, school
evaluation and the deployment of technology in classrooms
and schools. He is a strong advocate for public schooling.
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Sill |
John Mahelm Berry Sill graduated from
EMU in 1854, when it was known as Michigan State Normal
School. He remained here as a professor of English language
and literature until 1864. In addition, Sill served as
superintendent of Detroit Public Schools, principal of
the Detroit Female Seminary, principal of Michigan State
Normal School, president of the Michigan State Teachers'
Association and a regent at the University of Michigan.
He was consul-general and U.S. minister resident at Seoul,
Korea, under President Grover Cleveland from 1894-1897.
He received the honorary degree of Master of Arts from
the University of Michigan in 1870 and the degree of Master
of Pedagogics from Michigan State Normal College in 1892.
Sill died in Detroit in 1901.
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McKinney |
Marvin H. McKinney has been active in
education, mainly behind the scenes, for many years. He
has worked as an educational consultant for institutions
such as the Michigan Department of Education, the Kellogg
Foundation and the Family Research Initiative at Michigan
State University. In addition, he has served as the director
of early childhood education for Ann Arbor Public Schools,
the state coordinator of early childhood education for
the Michigan Department of Education and the program director
of youth and education for the W.K. Kellogg Foundation.
McKinney has presented and published research on numerous
issues, including family resources, children of low-income
families, educating African-American children and child
development. He received his doctorate from the University
of Michigan and his bachelor's,
master's and educational specialist degrees from Eastern
Michigan University.
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Bryant |
Shirley J. Bryant has dedicated much of her life to serving
her community. She's been an active member of Leadership
Detroit, the Birmingham-Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce,
Birmingham Youth Assistance, the Birmingham-Bloomfield
Task Force on Race Relations and Ethnic Diversity, Orchards
Children's Services and many other community groups. She's
received numerous awards for her service, including Birmingham's "Woman
of the Year" and the Women of Achievement Award from the
Anti-Defamation League. Bryant received her master's degree
from Eastern Michigan University and her bachelor's degree
from the University of Florida.
She worked for Birmingham Public Schools as a community
education specialist, coordinator of community education
and executive director of community relations until her
retirement in 2005.
