Dr. Carroll Awarded

Dr. Barry L. Carroll, Superintendent of the Limestone County Schools, was honored by The Capstone Education Society at The University of Alabama on Sunday, May 7. The 2006 College of Education Recognition Dinner was held at the Bryant Conference Center on the Tuscaloosa campus. Dr. Jim McLean, Dean of Education at The University of Alabama presented Dr. Carroll with the Outstanding Contribution to Education Award in the category of Educator Other Than Teacher in recognition of his exemplary contributions to education.

In keeping with its mission to support quality teacher education programs and academic excellence, the Society recognizes two faculty members and three alumni of the College of Education each year. Award recipients receive a plaque, a cash award, and public recognition at the awards presentation. In addition, each recipient’s name is engraved on an award plaque which is permanently displayed in Bibb Graves Hall.

Dr. Barry Carroll

The recipient of each Outstanding Contribution to Education Award must be a graduate of the College of Education at The University of Alabama. Each recipient must show exemplary contributions and evidence of professional achievement and success as a significant participant in the educational process. Society members have an opportunity to nominate an individual for each category of this award. A screening committee selects those nominees in each category who will comprise the slate presented to the Society for its consideration. Members vote for their choice for outstanding contributions in each of the three categories.

The Outstanding Contribution to Education Awards have been presented to alumni since 1977. Members of The University of Alabama Capstone Society nominate alumni and then vote to determine the recipients of these awards. Mr. Matt Scott, principal of Creekside Elementary School and a graduate of The University of Alabama nominated Dr. Carroll for this award. Dr. Carroll received the highest number of votes by members from the slate of five candidates presented by the Society for the Outstanding Contribution to Education for Educator Other Than Teacher.

Dr. Carroll stated, “It is a great honor to be selected for this prestigious award presented by the Capstone Education Society and The University of Alabama. I appreciate Mr. Matt Scott nominating me and making the introductory speech at the recognition dinner. It is certainly gratifying to be selected and recognized by the members of the Capstone Education Society. I appreciate the positive influence and the encouragement The University of Alabama provides to educators and prospective educators. I appreciate the support of my wife (Teresa) and our three daughters. They have always been supportive and have stood by me when times have been tough.”

Melvin and Linda Lou Foster prepare to welcome visitors to the Flower Garden Tours sponsored by the Friends of the Ardmore Public Library Saturday, June 3, when their flower garden including the flowers at the log cabin behind their residence will be one of five stops on the self-guided tour. (photo by Patricia Coulter)