SUE HOVEY WAS A DEDICATED AND GIVING EDUCATOR

Sue Hovey, longtime College of Education educator and recipient of an Honorary Doctorate of Human Letters in 2014, died after a battle with cancer at 82 years old.

Hovey earned her bachelor’s degree in education from UI in 1968 and her master’s degree in sociology in 1978. She worked for the Moscow School District for nearly 30 years before retiring from the district in 1996 – although she continued her work with COE. She was dedicated to her profession and served on local, state and national boards and committees in many capacities including on the executive committee on the National Education Association. Hovey was among the founding board members of the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards when it formed in 1986. She became an adjunct professor in the College of Education in 1998 to facilitate North Idaho NBPTS Project, and held that position until spring 2013.

“Sue was an amazing woman: a fierce intellect, a giving educator and an ardent supporter of teachers, students and the education profession,” said Ingrid Spence, clinical assistant professor. “Her dedication to the principals of democracy, equity and justice drove her decades of political activism as well as her devotion to teaching. Sue’s legacy is far reaching; she impacted K-12 students, her colleagues, National Board Certified Teachers and the National Education Association. Outspoken, witty and absolutely irreplaceable, she will be deeply missed.”

Hovey received many notable awards throughout her career, including Moscow High School’s Teacher of the Year, UI’s Outstanding Alumna and national award The Disney Channel Salutes the American Teacher. She also was recognized as the Idaho Outstanding Teacher by UI at the centennial celebration.

“Sue Hovey was tireless in her advocacy for public schools and K-12 teachers. Her efforts over a long career in education truly made a difference. We are a better profession because of her efforts,” said Cori Mantle-Bromley, dean of the College of Education.

A memorial fund has been established in her name called the Sue Hovey Education Scholarship. To make a gift to this fund, contact Director of Development Marta McClintock at 208-885-7476 or martam@uidaho. edu or send your check directly to the College of Education, 875 Perimeter Drive MS 3080, Moscow, ID 83844-3080 nothing that the purpose is to support the Sue Hovey Education Scholarship.