Thomas R. and Shirley Klein Scott

Tom Scott received the first doctoral degree in Adult and Continuing Education at NIU and served as the assistant dean in the College of Continuing Education at NIU for more than 10 years. His passion for lifelong learning led him to become the director of extended learning and dean of the evening and weekend program at George Williams College, his alma matter. Tom also worked as a real estate associate in Glen Ellyn. Shirley taught first and second grades in Franklin Park, Elmhurst and Lombard. After retiring, she volunteered her time to tutor young children and worked on a variety of community service projects at NIU and in Elmhurst. The Scotts shared a committment to assisting others in realizing and expanding their potential in academic world.