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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
OAAE Hall of Fame, Inc.
MISSION
Our mission is to provide a platform for recognizing the impactful careers of African American educators in Oklahoma. We aim to highlight their contributions to the educational landscape and inspire future generations. Discover how our organization supports the recognition and celebration of these distinguished individuals.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OFFICERS:
President: Dr. Donnie L. Nero Sr.
Vice President: Sharon Hill-Wooten
Secretary: Shirley A. Nero
Treasurer: Jimmie White
BOARD:
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. Donnie L. Nero Sr. – Clearview
Dr. Markus Smith - Oklahoma City
Mr. Timmy Young - Shawnee
Mr. Jimmie White – Warner
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Ms. Diane Anderson
Ms. Rita Cooksey - Edmond
Mr. Tom Fisher - Woodward
Mrs. Marilyn Jackson - Clearview
Mrs. Shirley Nero – Clearview
About Oklahoma African American Educators Hall of Fame, Inc
2026 Induction Ceremony
The Fifteenth Annual Induction Ceremony
Friday
October 9, 2026
777 Grand Blvd
Grand Casino Event Center
Shawnee, Oklahoma.
Welcome to the Fifteenth Annual Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony held at the Grand Casino Event Center in Shawnee, Oklahoma. We look forward to seeing you on October 9th.
