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As one of the nation’s premier college’s of education, our network of over 30,000 alumni carry their influence far beyond the Norman Hall archways. The impact of their contributions are felt by millions, and helps both the college and university to achieve national and international recognition for the work in serving students and the world. The support of our alumni are helping the college show the world that the Gator Good — and the EduGator Good — is the Greater Good.

In Memoriam: Neva S. Sessums

Apr 30, 2013

Mrs. Neva S. Sessums (BAE ’57, Elementary Ed.), age 76, passed away on April 19th, 2013. She was born in Jacksonville, FL where she attended Jacksonville University for her freshman year before attending the University of Florida.

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COE Alum, Dr. Mary Frances Compton, dies

Apr 16, 2013

Mary Frances Compton, age 81, of Athens, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2013. A native of Paris, Tennessee; Dr. Compton was the daughter of the late William and Lena Mai Smith Compton. She received her undergraduate degree at Peabody College and her Ph.D. in Education from the University of Florida.
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Former COE Alum, Dr. Joseph Bondi, dies

Jan 14, 2013

Dr. Joseph Bondi (BS ’58, MED ’64, EDD ’68) passed away on Tuesday, January 8th. He is the former mayor of Temple Terrace and a longtime educator. His daughter, Pam Bondi, is the Florida Attorney General.

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Former COE Alum, Ella Mae Schenck, dies

Jan 4, 2013

Ella Mae (Beasley) Schenck, a long time resident of Alachua County, Florida passed away on December 27, 2012 at the age of 95. She was the first principal at Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elementary School in Gainesville, Florida.

Former UF COE Alum, Dr. Charles Henderson, dies

Sep 18, 2012

Dr. Charles Henderson passed away on July 13, 2012 at his home in Jacksonville, Florida at the age of 85. Born in Gainesville, Florida, Dr. Henderson earned his Doctorate in Education from the University of Florida in 1967. He also served in the U.S. Navy during World War ll.