Oklahoma African American Educators Hall of Fame, Inc.
Motto: Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, when it is in the power of thine hand to do it. Proverbs 3: 27
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OAAE Hall of Fame, Inc.
MISSION
The Oklahoma African American Educators Hall of Fame, Inc. provides a means for the educational community in Oklahoma to identify, investigate, acknowledge, and celebrate the unique history of African American education; to honor the outstanding careers of African American educators; to secure private contributions and endowments; and to obtain public and private grants and funds to promote the goals and mission of the OAAE Hall of Fame, Inc.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OFFICERS:
President: Dr. Donnie L. Nero Sr.
Vice President: Sharon Hill-Wooten
Secretary: Shirley A. Nero
Treasurer: Jimmie White
BOARD:
Dr. Harold C. Aldridge Jr. - Tahlequah
Dr. R. P. Ashanti-Alexander - Chickasha
Dr. Gloria Anderson –Oklahoma City
Mrs. Bobbie Allen Booker –Tulsa
Dr. Deena Fisher - Woodward
Ms. Claudette Goss, Oklahoma City
Dr. John Hargrave - Ada
Mr. Orlando E. Hazley - Tulsa
Mrs. Henrietta Hicks - Boley
Ms. Sharon Hill-Wooten - Idabel
Mr. Clayton Nolen - Enid
Dr. Wanda Pollard Johnson - Oklahoma City
Dr. Donnie L. Nero Sr. – Clearview
Mr. Jimmie White – Warner
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Ms. Diane Anderson
Ms. Rita Cooksey - Okemah
Mr. Bruce Fisher - Oklahoma City
Mr. Tom Fisher - Woodward
Mrs. Marilyn Jackson - Clearview
Mrs. Shirley Nero – Clearview
OAAE HOF INDUCTEE NOMINATIONS
(2023 INDUCTEE CLASS)
Submit nominations to the Oklahoma African American Educators Hall of Fame, Inc. to Nominations Committee postmarked or before May 16, 2025.
About Oklahoma African American Educators Hall of Fame, Inc
2025 Induction Ceremony
The Fourteenth Annual Induction Ceremony
Friday
September 26, 2025
777 Grand Blvd
Grand Casino Event Center
Shawnee, Oklahoma.
Welcome to the Fourteenth Annual Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony held at the Grand Casino Event Center in Shawnee, Oklahoma. We look forward to seeing you on September 26th.
E. M. “Nat” Watson Jr. Athletic Scholarship
Each awardee will receive $1,000 deposited to their college bursar account upon completion of a full semester and other qualifications. Bill and Nancy Ford of Shawnee Milling Company sponsors the scholarship and two tables for students and parents at the OAAE HOF Induction Ceremony.
Aiyana Eylane Williams - Scholarship recipient 2024
Tulsa Memorial High School
Aiyanna is attending Oklahoma State University and majoring in Zoology. She received her scholarship and is eligible for the second semester scholarship.
Ryan Ashley Coody - Scholarship recipient 2024
Glenpool High School
Ryan is attending Oklahoma State University and is majoring in nursing.
Trace L. Reesing - Scholarship recipient 2024
Idabel High School
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Trace is attending Southeastern Oklahoma State University. He is majoring in computer science.
Van Dyke L. Atienza -Scholarship recipient 2024
Douglass High School - Oklahoma City
Van Dyke is attending Langston University and is majoring in computer science.
