1936
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2016
Dr. Mary Louise Hawkins
July 31, 1936 — March 17, 2016
Hawkins, Dr. Mary Louise (nee: Odom), of St. Charles, MO, died on Thursday, March 17, 2016, at the age of 79. Loving wife of the late William L. Hawkins; beloved daughter of the late Grady and Emily Odom (nee: Stevens); devoted mother of Robert Hawkins and Jean Krantz; cherished grandmother of Laura Ellen Hawkins, Rebecca Anne Krantz, and Sarah Jean Krantz; dear sister of Doris Crafton and Bob Odom; and also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. She is preceded in death by her brother Benjamin Odom.
Dr. Mary Louise Hawkins, a retired notable educator, passed away 03/17/2016. Her 45 year career covered the region in various capacities with her goal of improving instruction through continuous positive change in school cultures.
She retired after 36 years from the Ferguson-Florissant School District as a teacher, a grant writer and an administrator of innovative programs. She spent the next working years at Southern Illinois University as an Associate Professor in the Graduate School of Education then as a grant writer for Florissant Valley Community College. From there, she taught graduate education for practicing teacher from McKendree University in Illinois.
She considered her highest achievement as helping teachers improve the school culture of Cross Keys Middle School to bring up performance of higher achieving students. The improvements included multi-discipline teams of teachers, extensive teacher training and curriculum and content adjustments to match student learning styles. Based on these outcomes, Cross Keys was named one of the 10 best middle schools in the nation and received a national award as a School of Recognition as did McCluer North High School.
With grant-writing skills, she garnered over $25 million in competitive awards from private business, federal government sources and foundations. She was the go-to person for any educator who had an idea that needed funding. Her success rate was 95%, a significant accomplishment in grant writing circles.
She also directed several programs that reached national prominence, such as Advisement, The Writers’ Project (now the Gateway Writing Project at UMSL), and a curriculum for the Missouri Guidance Program provided for all schools.
Her BA was in Journalism and Education from Oklahoma State University, her MA from Southern Illinois University and her doctorate from St. Louis University.
Memorials may be made to St. Louis Children's Hospital.
Dr. Mary Louise Hawkins, a retired notable educator, passed away 03/17/2016. Her 45 year career covered the region in various capacities with her goal of improving instruction through continuous positive change in school cultures.
She retired after 36 years from the Ferguson-Florissant School District as a teacher, a grant writer and an administrator of innovative programs. She spent the next working years at Southern Illinois University as an Associate Professor in the Graduate School of Education then as a grant writer for Florissant Valley Community College. From there, she taught graduate education for practicing teacher from McKendree University in Illinois.
She considered her highest achievement as helping teachers improve the school culture of Cross Keys Middle School to bring up performance of higher achieving students. The improvements included multi-discipline teams of teachers, extensive teacher training and curriculum and content adjustments to match student learning styles. Based on these outcomes, Cross Keys was named one of the 10 best middle schools in the nation and received a national award as a School of Recognition as did McCluer North High School.
With grant-writing skills, she garnered over $25 million in competitive awards from private business, federal government sources and foundations. She was the go-to person for any educator who had an idea that needed funding. Her success rate was 95%, a significant accomplishment in grant writing circles.
She also directed several programs that reached national prominence, such as Advisement, The Writers’ Project (now the Gateway Writing Project at UMSL), and a curriculum for the Missouri Guidance Program provided for all schools.
Her BA was in Journalism and Education from Oklahoma State University, her MA from Southern Illinois University and her doctorate from St. Louis University.
Memorials may be made to St. Louis Children's Hospital.
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