Northwestern State University’s School of Education, a division of the College of Education and Human Development, honored alumni for their years as educators and for service to education with induction into the Hall of Distinguished Educators and with individual awards. From left are Dr. Neeru Deep, dean of the College; Dr. Joshua Sims of Shreveport, Outstanding Young Professional in Education; Hall of Distinguished Educators inductees LeAnn Gray Skinner of Stonewall and Tommy Alan Moore of Henderson, Texas; Friend to Education DeeDee Perot of Natchitoches, Outstanding Young Professionals in Education Jessica Fain Blanchard of Denham Springs and Aaliyah Rachal Seawood of Natchitoches, Hall of Distinguished Educators inductee Mark Minton of Bossier City, NSU’s Executive Vice President and Provost Dr. Greg Handel and Dr. Steve Horton, interim director of the School of Education. A reception and induction program took place Oct. 24 as part of Homecoming festivities. Information on NSU’s School of Education is available at
NSU honors outstanding educators with alumni awards
