Celebrating 15 Years

Oklahoma African American Educators Hall of Fame, Inc.

Celebrating Oklahoma's Outstanding African American Educators

Honoring Excellence. Celebrating Legacy. Inspiring the Futur

ANNOUNCEMENT

2026 OAAE HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES

Dr. Donnie Nero, Sr., President of the Oklahoma African American Educators, Inc. Hall of Fame, and the Board of Directors proudly announce the 2026 Hall of Fame inductees.

Mrs. Tanya Rachel Nero-Blades (Glenpool)

Dr. Rodney Clark (Tulsa)

Dr. Emily Patterson Harris (Tulsa)

Ms. Doris Johnson (Oklahoma City)

Dr. Alexander Lewis (Oklahoma City)

Mr. Marvin Mack (Oklahoma City)

Dr. Charolotte Miles-Nixon (Oklahoma City)

Dr. Wennette West Pegues (Tulsa)

Ms. Carole A. Thompson (Oklahoma City)

Mr. Jimmy Walker (Taft, OK/Arlington, TX.)

The E.M. “Nat” Watson, Jr. Athletic Scholarship recipient

Isaiah Fields (Broken Bow High School)

Da'Monica Baker (Haworth High School)

Quintasia Johnson (Idabel High School)

The 2026 inductees represent a cross-section of the state, have demonstrated stellar performance in the profession, and have amassed approximately 400 years in education.

The induction ceremony is scheduled for Friday, October 9, 2026, at the Grand Casino Event Center in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Doors will open at 6: PM, with the ceremony beginning at 7:00 PM.

Purpose

Provide

Our platform provides a comprehensive database to recognize the careers of distinguished African American educators in Oklahoma. We aim to preserve their legacy and inspire future generations through detailed profiles and historical records.

Identify, Acknowledge, & Celebrate

Discover the inspiring stories of African American educators who broke barriers and shaped the future of education in Oklahoma. Our platform provides detailed profiles and historical records to preserve their legacy for generations to come.

Seek and Serve

At Oklahoma African American Educators Hall of Fame, Inc, we are dedicated to recognizing the exceptional careers of distinguished African American educators in Oklahoma. Our platform serves as a comprehensive database to preserve their legacy and inspire future generations through detailed profiles and historical records.

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 Us

Oklahoma African American Educators

Oklahoma educators who have made significant contributions to the field of education, particularly during periods of segregation, who often remain unacknowledged or under-recognized for their achievements..

Hall of Fame

Our platform highlights the remarkable careers of African American educators in Oklahoma. We provide detailed profiles, historical records, and inspiring stories to preserve their legacy and recognize their contributions to education.

Better yet, see us in person!

The OAAE Hall of Fame, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the history of Oklahoma African American educators and promoting a philosophy of sharing their educational heritage.

Site location: 302 West Main

Clearview, Oklahoma 74880

Exit 227 - Interstate I-40 - Six miles East of Okemah.

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918 260-8132

918-698-6037

Celebrating 15 Years

Oklahoma African American Educators Hall of Fame, Inc.

ANNOUNCEMENT

2026 OAAE HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES

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