Millennium Magazine_4th Ed

156 Millennium - A Marquis Who’s Who Magazine D rawing upon an early passion for writing and journalism, Dr. Howard Ray Rowland commenced his career in 1954 as a reporter and feature writer for Springfield Newspapers, Inc., in Missouri. Leveraging a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Missouri, he became a newspaper editor for the Monett Times in Missouri and editorial writer for Southern Illinois University, while simultaneously earning a master’s degree in journalism. Beginning in 1959 at St. Cloud State University, he served as public relations director for 27 years. He earned a PhD from Michigan State University in 1969 before becoming a two-time assistant dean and two-time director of the Center for British Studies in England between 1986 and 1991. Since 1991, he has held the title of professor emeritus. A prolific author as well, Dr. Rowland has written “American Students in Alnwick Castle,” “Loyal to Thy Fine Tradition” and “Big War, Small Town.” His most recent book, “So Much to Learn,” was published in 2019. In recognition of his achievements, he received a Distinguished Service Award from the Council for Advancement and Support Education in 1985. PROFESSOR EMERITUS OF MASS COMMUNICATIONS St. Cloud State University Waite Park, MN J oanne Josefa Marino Romeo-Schaffer found her calling in teaching, whether at school or her local church parish. She has taught mathematics, French and religion at multiple schools in Tennessee, including Washburn High School, Knox County Schools, Sacred Heart Parish, Greenbrier Academy, the Webb School, Tennessee Valley Authority and Bluegrass Elementary School. She is also certified to teach in Ohio and Indiana. Ms. Romeo-Schaffer received her BS from the Ohio State University in 1965 and her MS from Purdue University in 1974. She has also completed postgraduate coursework at Youngstown State University and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. She is an active member of the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development and the National Catholic Education Association, among others. What Ms. Romeo-Schaffer finds most rewarding about her profession is making an impact on her students’ lives. She loves running into them years later and they still remember her. One former student credited her to being the reason he became an engineer. Her advice to future and current mathematics teachers is to remain abreast of the newest findings in mathematics, and do not take criticism to heart. MATHEMATICS EDUCATOR Washburn High School Knoxville, TN HOWARD RAY ROWLAND, PHD JOANNE JOSEFA MARINO ROMEO-SCHAFFER EDUCATION