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Meet our founder
& Executive Board
Learn more about the passionate educators behind the African American Education Archives & History Program. Get to know the people and stories that support AAEAHP.
Executive Board of the AAEAHP
The people behind the organization
DR. ALFRED L. ROBERTS, SR.
President
Founder and first president of the African American Education Archives and History Program.
LINCOLN BUTLER Sr.
1st Vice President
Began his career as a high school teacher in Brinkley, AR, Butler also served the Boards of Education in Flint, MI, New York City, and Dallas ISD as teacher, program director, assistant principal, and principal of four campuses. Additionally, he served as principal of Cedar Hill HS after retirement from Dallas ISD. Butler is the published author of his autobiography titled, “My Journey.”
DR. ANDREA HILBURN
2nd Vice President
Second Vice President of the African American Education Archives and History Program; an Educator of 50+ years; a Field Advisor for Education Career Alternative Program; Chair of the City of Dallas Municipal Library Board; Registered Parliamentarian; and Vice President of the South Dallas Concert Choir. Committed / Diligent / Loyal / and Reliable.
RACHEL GEORGE
Recording Secretary
Retired Educator who still maintains a passion for meeting the educational needs of children. Transitioning from the field of cotton to the field of Education has been a significant impact on my life. According to Ephesians 4:11 (KJV): "And He gave some, apostles, and some as evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers." I am thankful for the gift of teaching.
GWENDOLYN J. BRANTLEY
Corresponding Secretary
Retired from DISD after 38 years of service. Following retirement, she became active with dr/Nabse and served as corresponding secretary, treasurer and webmaster. She was selected chair of the Hall of Fame in 2020 and continues to serve in that capacity.
LORETTA HENRY SIMON
Assistant Corresponding Secretary
Has served as a leader in the field of communications for four decades, focusing on public relations, media relations and major event productions for the Dallas Independent School District. Earlier in her career, she worked for Bloom Advertising Agency and Tracy-Locke Advertising, both located in Dallas. She is co-founder of Marvel Events & Marketing, a Dallas-area event planning and marketing service. A native of Kilgore, TX, Simon graduated from East Texas State University with a bachelor’s degree in Journalism.
MELVIN TRAYLOR
Treasurer
Began his teaching career at B. T. Washington. Served the Dallas ISD in many positions: Intern, Administrative Specialist, Assistant Principal; Principal-Roberts Elem., Edison Environmental Science Academy, and Roosevelt H.S.; Director, Office of Student Responsibility; Director, Dallas County Juvenile Justice Alternative Ed. Program; Director, Pinnacle Family Programs (Southwest Housing).
Eugene Young III
Assistant Treasurer
South Dallas native served more than four decades as a teacher, coach, assistant principal, principal, assistant superintendent and superintendent in Dallas, Lancaster, Wilmer Hutchins, and Grand Prairie school districts. He is known for moving low- performing schools to academic excellence. Mr. Young served as chairman of the National Association of Secondary School Urban School Committee, Texas Association of Secondary Schools Board of Directors, and the University Interscholastic League Legislative Committee. Mr. Young was honored as Teacher of the Year, inducted in the Prairie View Interscholastic League Hall of Honor, and inducted into the Texas Black Sports Hall of Fame.
WILBER WILLIAMS
Financial Secretary
LUCIOUS NEWHOUSE, JR.
Assistant Financial Secretary
Retired Teacher and DISD Administrator I was helped along the way by means of education. I desire to help and share with those who come along with me and/or behind me by way/means of experiences and education
CAROLYN THOMPSON
Assistant Recording Secretary
Spent 35 years serving passionately as a teacher, counselor, and administrator in DISD. She remains active in community and religious activities and enjoys mentoring high school and college students as well as beginning teachers.
DR. THALIA MATHERSON
Parliamentarian
An educator who skillfully bridged the worlds of education and community service. Spent more than two decades as a teacher, assistant principal, principal and district administrator in the Dallas ISD. President of the Dallas School Administrators Association. Took early retirement to become a sought after civic leader. Some civic service milestones: Trustee-SMU, Huston Tillotson University; President, Dallas Retired Teachers Association and others.
DR. HARRY ROBINSON, JR
Ex-officio
More positions
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Michele Anderson
Dr. Marie Baree
Mary Bolden
Johnnie Brashear
Willie Crowder
Dr. W. Marvin Dulaney
Shirley Fisher
Kay Frances Hunter
Dr. Nell Ingram
Mary Lester
Rachel Elder
Kathryn L. Mitchell
Verna Mitchell
Hattie Newhouse
Dr. Robbie Pipkin
Dr. Charmaine Price
Robert Price
Wanda Smith
Dr. Rosie Sorrells
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Carolyn Bailey
Alene Baker
Dr. Lew Blackburn
Mary Smith Bradley
Marilyn Calhoun
Robert Edison
Clarence Glover
Lela Herron
S. Dean Hill
Shirley Ison-Newsome
Dr. Georgetta Johnson
Earl Jones
Thomas G. Jones
Thelma Kelly
Lois King
Martha Lee
Dr. William Lyons IV
Rai Cole Malone
William Mitchell
Aniete Obong
Orethann Price
Carla Ranger
Dr. Delores Seamster
Dr. Juanita Simmons
Dr. Roscoe Smith
Bernard Snowden
Bill Townsend
Harnell Williams
Make a contribution
thank you for your generosity
Contribute to our program by submitting a piece of history to display on our digital wall or by donating toward our scholarships.
For more information, call Dr. Alfred L. Roberts, Sr. (214) 478-7228 or Ms. Gwendolyn Brantley at (972) 298-6980 or fill out the contact form below.
