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given roam srudents also tOIX:hcd mme as I 5av. them gro\\. in high M:hool and mature into adults in college. I encouraged them all to come to East Central," she said. In a letter supporting her nom– ination, former co-worker Steve Nelson said ofGordon,'Through her pleasant demeanor and pro– fesc;ionalism, she encouraged and ,ujved to instill in each child that they could make a difference, and tlw they should concentrate on succe~ rather than failure. She taught them to grab hold of tomorrow and use what they had learned in the past to build a bright and shining future." Gordon learned the value of a community college education during her time as a student at East Central from 1952 to 1954. •'J could have never success– full) enrolled Ul a four-year col– l ~e. '1'hat\ wh) I encouraged my <.rudenl.'\ and my own children to come to EC for at least one year. It prO\·ided a nurturing environ– ment where the dedicated faculty and the student body could devel– op academic and social .kills." She also said East Central was insaumental in helping her have a successful professional career and

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She oas libu oeen a ~ member and served as president of Delta Kappa Gamma, an organization which promotes pro– fessional and personal growth of women educators and excellence in education. Gordon is an activememberof Bluff Springs Church of God, where she served as music direc– tor, and the Union Chamber of Commerce. Additionally, she has assisted with community-wide Keep America Beautiful cam– paigns. The Gordons have four grown children: Craig (Brenda) Gordon of Oxford, T~ Gordon Parker of Louisville, Darin (Polly) Gordon of Corinth, Texas, and Brian Gordon of Union. They have four grandchildren, Lanna Parker and Lara Kelle Parker, both of Philadelphia, Kelly Lamb of Tupelo and Kristen Shepherd of Lake Charles, La., and four great grand- children, Kaden Shepherd, Karson Shepherd, Meghan Quintanilla and Mrugan Lamb. Her family also includes a brother, Dr. Milton Matthews of Pearl, who was selected ECCC's Alumnus of the Year in 2003.

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