SIUE Alums Honored as YWCA Women of Distinction
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville alums Minnie Johnson, Elaine Kane, Val Harris and Kris Fulkerson have been recognized by the YWCA of Alton as Women of Distinction. They were among 11 women celebrated during the 26th annual Women of Distinction banquet and program held Thursday, May 5.
The women were each lauded for their volunteerism, mentorship to other women and girls, commitment to eliminating racism and empowering women, leadership abilities and more.
Fulkerson earned a bachelor’s in psychology from the SIUE School of Education, Health and Human Behavior in 1999 and a master’s of social work in 2005.
Harris achieved a master’s in secondary education/reading from SIUE in 1993. Johnson earned a bachelor’s in elementary education in 1978. Kane completed a master’s in elementary education in 1998 and earned an education specialist degree in educational administration in 2013.
The Riverbender.com featured each of the women in separate articles that can be viewed here: Fulkerson, Harris, Johnson and Kane.
