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A Marquis Who's Who Magazine 489 G rowing up, Dr. Jean Priest witnessed her father’s achievements in medicine, thus igniting her passion to help others. She was encouraged to pursue a career in nursing at a time when women did not go into medicine, which only made her more determined to follow her dreams. Dr. Priest began working in community health clinics and at an institution for the developmentally challenged. In 1957, she worked as a staff physician at the Columbus Hospital Respiratory Center, and one year later became a staff pediatrician for the Rainier School. Subsequently, she delved into academic medicine and accepted a position as the director of the Birth Defects Clinic at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. She continued to excel in education, earning the title of professor emeritus of medical genetics and pathology in the department of pediatrics at Emory University in 1990. Apart from her skill, knowledge and experience, Dr. Priest attributes her success to Dr. Arno Motulsky, a pioneer in medical genetics, and the mentors in Chicago, Ill., who helped her decide her career path when she started out in community medicine. PROFESSOR EMERITUS Emory University Cheyenne, WY JEAN PRIEST, MD, ACMG-CG B eginning her career as a teacher of psychology in 1969, Alice G. Moore Pouncey was already a well-versed educator with an undergraduate degree in home economics, Master of Education and nearly a decade of teaching experience. Just three short years after becoming a professor with East Central Community College, Ms. Pouncey was appointed professor of home economics following the sudden passing of the previous instructor. She rose to the occasion, completing additional coursework through The University of Southern Mississippi and Mississippi State University to better qualify herself for the position while also raising her three small children. Ms. Pouncey was named an Outstanding Instructor in 1994 and maintained this role until 2001. She also served on the Advisory Council of 4-H, through which she was selected to receive the State 4-H Alumni Award. Looking back, she sees her mother, a former elementary school teacher, as one of her biggest influences. Following her guidance, Ms. Pouncey learned to be firm while also making her students feel important, stressing the fact that education is something that can never be taken from them. She believes a good education should be accessible to all. PSYCHOLOGY AND HOME ECONOMICS EDUCATOR East Central Community College Decatur, MS ALICE G. MOORE POUNCEY Millennium Magazine Featured Listee