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Friends of Education Honor Six with Outstanding Educator Awards
At its May 27 annual dinner at the Danversport Yacht Club, Salem State College's Friends of Education presented six Outstanding Educator Awards to alumni who have distinguished themselves in the field of education. This year's recipients are Donald A. Doliber '67, of Marblehead; Dr. Arthur W. Edwards Jr. '54, '57G, of Flemington, NJ; Stephen L. Grace Sr. '73, of Milton; Karen M. Hamond '76, '07G, of Newbury; Dr. Colleen M. McBride '89G, of Stoneham; and Bonnie R. Muse '90, of Salem.
The annual award recognizes Salem State education alumni and, occasionally, friends of the college who, through dedication, contribution or service promote the goals of the Friends: to recognize outstanding contributions to education, create opportunities for students and alumni, connect education alumni with each other and with the college, and advocate for education in the Commonwealth, among others.
Donald Doliber has served his entire career--41 years--at Masconomet High School, from which he will retire later this month after 16 years as assistant principal.Among the honors he has received are the following: Named "Outstanding American History Teacher in the United States" (1983); "Massachusetts Assistant Principal of the Year" (2006); Massachusetts' "Outstanding American History Teacher" (1983); and the Freedom Foundation's George Washington Medal of Honor for "Excellence in Education" from General William Westmoreland (1984).
Dr. Arthur Edwards began his teaching career in Manchester by the Sea, and retired from Rutgers University after 25 years. There, he served as a member of the Environmental Science Department faculty, chair of the Department of Education, and dean of academic life. He was honored as professor of the year, and won a national award for his work in continuing education.
Stephen L. Grace Sr. recently retired from Roxbury's Madison Park High School after 34 years of service in a number of capacities, including history teacher, assistant headmaster, assistant dean, director of health and human services, and, most recently, director of construction, design and transportation for the seven-building complex. At Salem State, Grace was instrumental in the founding of the African American Society, and served as one of its early presidents.
Karen Hamond, who is currently pursuing a doctorate in educational leadership from Boston University, has been a mathematics educator for over 30 years, and serves as supervisor of the mathematics program for the Stoneham public schools. In 1992, she traveled to the then Soviet Union with a team of US teachers to observe Russian mathematics education.
Dr. Colleen M. McBride began her teaching career as a health and physical education teacher in Somerville, and is currently principal of South Elementary School in Andover. As principal of Beverly’s McKeown School, she implemented peer modeling programs for special education students with autism, and mentoring programs whereby fourth- and fifth-grade students mentored younger children on the principles of sportsmanship.
Bonnie Muse has been a Salem educator since her Salem State graduation in 1990, and works with students who require more individualized support to be successful. She promotes interdisciplinary learning in her classroom, and works with the counseling staff, the Essex County probation department and with other agencies to access resources for those in her charge.