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Dr. Leland Zollinger

Feb 3, 2010 | 2009 Hall of Fame, Hall of Fame, Hall of Fame Inductees, Uncategorized

Dr. Leland Zollinger served as Henderson County Schools’ Secondary School supervisor, then Secondary Education Director (1971-92). He pioneered statewide math curriculum, exam statistical analysis, computerization. A people person, Dr. Zollinger knew everyone’s name,...

Dr. Frederick Taylor and Katharine Taylor

Feb 3, 2010 | 2009 Hall of Fame, Hall of Fame, Hall of Fame Inductees, Uncategorized

Dr. Frederick Taylor and his wife Katharine Taylor are both devoted to Historic Johnson Farm, its historical novel and artifact inventory. He was Fletcher Elementary principal (1970-88) and Johnson Farm volunteer publicist, she was the Hillandale Elementary media...

Mary Frances McAbee

Feb 3, 2010 | 2009 Hall of Fame, Hall of Fame, Hall of Fame Inductees, Uncategorized

Mary Frances McAbee taught language arts and social studies for 36 years at Flat Rock Junior High (1960-96). She espoused rural work ethic and dressing for success. She motivated students of all levels. “Patient and loving as she challenged students to question and...

Patsy Farmer Jones

Feb 3, 2010 | 2009 Hall of Fame, Hall of Fame, Hall of Fame Inductees, Uncategorized

Patsy Jones taught in Hendersonville Elementary (1978-2001), illuminating children about history. Her career spanned 33 years and five states. She led classes’ award-winning multi-media projects, such as apple-themed quilts. She spearheads several scholarships,...

Mary Garrison

Feb 3, 2010 | 2009 Hall of Fame, Hall of Fame, Hall of Fame Inductees, Uncategorized

Mary Garrison is a dedicated promoter and supporter of education and Historic Johnson Farm festivals, animals, history and “dynamic” learning. She served as Henderson County Education Foundation interim executive director (1993-94) and as community columnist since...

Mary Louise Corn

Feb 3, 2010 | 2009 Hall of Fame, Hall of Fame, Hall of Fame Inductees, Uncategorized

Mary Louise Corn served local schools for 33 years as math instructor, administrator and now second-term school board member. She was West Henderson principal (1996-2002) and Rugby math teacher (1974-90). She chaired the middle school task force for 1993 city-county...

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Henderson County Education Foundation

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414 4th Avenue West
Hendersonville, NC 28739

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P.O. Box 1267
Hendersonville, NC 28793

p: 828.697.5551
f: 828.697.4738


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