Pauline Brumit, Elizabethton, Tennessee

Pauline Brumit’s 45 years in education started in a one-teacher school for grades 1-8 and led to other teaching levels and positions as a basketball coach, Tennessee PTA field position, state teaching supervisor, and a college of education teacher for the University of Tennessee and East Tennessee State University.  She earned an undergraduate degree from Carson-Newman College and a graduate degree from Teacher’s College of Columbia University.  Additional postgraduate work included study at George Peabody College of Vanderbilt, the University of Minnesota, and East Tennessee State University.  Several community groups and professional organizations benefit from her time and effort.

Lillie Frank Fitzgerald, Cleveland, Tennessee

Lillie Frank Fitzgerald retired after serving over 37 years as an educator.  Career endeavors at the secondary and post-secondary levels included instruction of English, drama, and literature and positions as a counselor, teacher supervisor, and a literary tutor.  Personal educational achievements include an undergraduate degree from Carson-Newman College, where she was honored with the Distinguished Medal of Merit for Community Service, and graduate work at the University of Tennessee.  Former students praise her efforts, and the Cleveland community benefits from her leadership, direction, and board membership with service agencies, civic organizations, and church groups.

Geneva King, Nashville, Tennessee

Geneva King was in her 35^th year with Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools upon induction.  Her expertise in speech and language arts continues to inspire her inner-city students to perpetuate their 27-year undefeated record in Nashville Forensics competitions.  While attending Belmont University, she earned an undergraduate degree in speech and drama.  Her teaching achievements were recognized by the 1986 Nashville Chamber of Commerce Excellence in Education award and in her selection as the 1982 Metro Teacher of the Year.

Elizabeth R. Lane, Memphis, Tennessee

Elizabeth Lane has devoted over 40 years to education as a teacher, a supervisor, a consultant, a coordinator, and an administrator in the Shelby County Schools.  She has received numerous awards, consulted, published, lectured, and also led an active role in many professional, civic, and church organizations.  Presentations have spanned 13 states and a motion picture endeavor has been used nation-wide.  Education includes an undergraduate degree from Oklahoma Baptist University and a graduate degree from the University Memphis.

Elizabeth Lane passed away 2004

Edna West Minaya, Nashville, Tennessee

Edna West Minaya spent 38 years in education and retired from the Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools.  An undergraduate degree from Fisk University and a graduate degree from the College of the City of New York led to further post-graduate study at Teachers College of Columbia University, Tennessee State University, and the University of North Colorado.  Edna holds teaching certificates for the states of Tennessee, New Jersey, and New York.  Her leadership ability and expertise in language arts has led to several publications, workshops, courses and lectures.

John Pechonick, Jackson, Tennessee

John Pechonick served the educational profession for 58 years.  After receiving an undergraduate degree from Union University, he went forward to coach athletics and teach science, mathematics, chemistry, and physics at the high school level.  He received graduate degrees from George Peabody College of Vanderbilt University and New Mexico Highlands University with additional study at Oak Ridge Institute of Nuclear Studies, Earlham College, the University of Florida, Loyola University, and Hope College.  At the college level, he taught at Lambuth University.  His awards include the Tennessee Teacher of the Year.

Emma G. Roberts, Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Emma Roberts gave over 40 years of teaching and administrative effort and expertise to public education in Murfreesboro.  She was a teacher, principal, coordinator, central office director, and a respected leader for social mending and change during the years of desegregation and integration.  Several distinguished awards have been presented to her and she is affiliated with many educational and civic organizations.  Her undergraduate study began at Prairie View College and continued with an undergraduate degree from Tennessee State University. She earned a graduate degree from Columbia University and has additional study at Fisk University and the University of Texas.

Mrs. Emma Roberts passed away on March 6, 2007.