Education Hall of Fame

On February 28, Nevada Public Education Foundation inducted eight new members to the Nevada Education Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame honors and pays tribute to individuals and organizations who have made lasting and significant contributions to public education in Nevada.

The awards dinner was sponsored by corporations and organizations who are patrons of education in Nevada. Wells Fargo was the major sponsor. Additional sponsors included a Friend of Education, Greater Las Vegas Association of REALTORS®, Ron Krump, McGraw Hill/The Grow Network, Mountain State Schoolbook Depository, Nevada State Education Association, Pearson Prentice Hall, Sierra Health Services, Sierra Pacific Resources, Silver State Schools Credit Union, Station Casinos, Voyager Expanded Learning, and Lionel Sawyer Collins.

The Nevada Education Hall of Fame recognizes honorees in four categories. 2007 inductees are listed below. Click on each of their names for a brief bio and photo.

Educator

Gwen Anne Thacker

Unsung Heroes

Dean Becker

Valerie P. Cooke

Margaret Clancy

Contributors

Station Casinos

Fred Boyd

Thalia Dondero

Leader

Raymond D. Rawson