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Jenkins ’83 named 2006 Outstanding AlumnusDr. J. Terry Jenkins, superintendent of Auburn City Schoolsand a 1983 College of Education graduate, received the college’s2006 Outstanding Alumnus Award.In selecting Jenkins for this honor, Education Dean FrancesKochan noted his involvement in making a number of thecollege’s K-12 partnerships and initiatives successful.“Many of our college’s initiatives have either been madepossible by or flourished with the support from Auburn CitySchools,” Kochan said. “From opening the doors to programslike TEAM-Math and the AU Autism Center to his participationon our college’s National Advisory Council, Dr. Jenkinsexemplifies the competent, committed and reflective professionalwe strive to help all our graduates become.”Kochan cited his leadership as president of the SchoolSuperintendents of Alabama, as well as being selected as superintendentof the year in two states—Georgia and, mostrecently, Alabama—as reflecting highly on the quality of thecollege’s graduates.Jenkins’ move to Auburn City Schools in 2000 concludeda 31-year educational career in Georgia that included 22 yearsas a superintendent and one year as CEO of Georgia’s SchoolSuperintendent Association. He also served as both an elementaryand high school principal, and a classroom teacher.In addition to his service with the college’s National AdvisoryCouncil and School Superintendents of Alabama, he isa member of the Auburn Chamber of Commerce Board ofDirectors and a graduate of Leadership Alabama.Jenkins also holds master’s and educational specialist degreesfrom West Georgia State University, and a bachelor’sdegree from David Lipscomb University.2006 Dr. J. TerryJenkins ‘832005 Hedy WhiteManry ‘712004 Gordon M.Sherman ‘572003 Dr. Joyce ReynoldsRinger ‘592002 Dr. Shirley KelleySpears ‘712001 Dr. Betty McClendonDeMent ‘712000 Dr. WayneTeague ‘501999 Dr. J. Floyd Hall ‘481998 Alice “Ruthie”Bolton ‘901997 Dr. Earl “Buddy”Weaver ‘62Previous recipients1996 Kay E. Ivey ‘671995 Wayne T. Smith ‘681994 Dr. John M. Goff ‘721992 Reita EthelClanton ‘741991 Dr. Marilyn ClarkBeck ‘661990 Jeanne SwannerRobertson ‘671989 Dr. John H. “Pete”Mosley ‘581988 Dr. Gerald S.Leischuck ‘641987 Dr. Ann M. Neely ‘771985 Dr. Robert L.Saunders ‘471984 Dr. Merle RoystonFriesen ‘761983 Dr. Wayne Teague ‘50Ohio University namesMiddleton ’90 education deanDr. Renée A. Middleton, a 1990College of Education graduate andformer member of the college’s faculty,was named dean of the OhioUniversity College of Education inMay 2006. She officially assumedher duties in August.As dean, she oversees the college’sthree departments: TeacherEducation, Educational Studies,and Counseling and Higher Education.She is also responsible for thesix centers housed within the college,numerous community partnerships, and the professionaldevelopment schools that currently enroll 1,500 undergraduateand 500 graduate students.Prior to her appointment, Middleton served as the college’sdirector of research, human resource developmentand outreach—a position she held since 1994. She was also atenured professor in the college’s Department of CounselorEducation, Counseling Psychology, and School Psychology.In April 2006, she was presented the Academic FreedomAward by the Auburn University Chapter of the American Associationof University Professors. The award is given annuallyto a person demonstrating high ethical standards and professionalismin his or her field of specialization. The award alsorecognizes significant contributions to advocating, protectingand extending academic freedom at Auburn.Middleton received her doctorate in rehabilitation administrationfrom Auburn. She completed her bachelor’s degreein speech and hearing at Andrews University and her master’sdegree in clinical audiology at the University of Tennessee.50 Building A Better Future for All education.auburn.edu