School of Education E-newsletter

by: Marilyn Feldmann, NCATE Coordinator

As part of the festivities celebrating the 150th year anniversary of Illinois State University (ISU), the ISU College of Education inducted Dr. Marilyn Feldmann-The Citadel's Visiting Associate Professor and NCATE Coordinator-into their Hall of Fame. Dr. Feldmann earned her bachelor's degree in mathematics education and a doctoral degree in educational administration from ISU. While an undergraduate, Dr. Feldmann was a member of ISU's varsity women's basketball and golf teams. In addition to the recent ISU award, Dr. Feldmann is one of only four graduates and the first woman to be inducted into the Mater Dei High School (Breese, Illinois) Hall of Honor and the Athletic Hall of Fame.

Dr. Feldmann is nationally recognized for her knowledge and experience in NCATE accreditation. She has served as a member on numerous NCATE accreditation teams and provided consulting services to approximately 100 colleges/universities in more than 30 states. She is currently serving a three-year term on the NCATE Unit Accreditation Board, the board responsible for the final accreditation decisions. Marilyn is a former fifth and sixth grade mathematics teacher, boys' football, basketball, and softball coach, and assistant principal in the Chicago suburbs. She has held administrative positions in higher education for the past 30 years.