Diane Shock Rivers
Nov 22, 1948 - Feb 05, 2010
Diane Shock Rivers
Nov 22, 1948 - Feb 05, 2010
Place of birth
Conway, Arkansas
Education
Two degrees in Special Education at the University of Central Arkansas, B.S.E. 1971 and M.S.E. 1972; Ed.D. in Special Education at the University of Arkansas in 1986
Professional achievements
First U.S. educator to mainstream a deaf student; founded Quality Educational Systems, Inc. to help underperforming public schools improve student achievement; appointed to the National Commission on Libraries and Information Systems from 2005-2009 by President George W. Bush
Personal interests
Avid reader, accomplished pianist, enjoyed painting and playing tennis
Family
Survived by husband, son, daughter, five grandchildren, and a brother; preceded in death by parents and a brother
Religion
Devoted to her relationship with God and developed a Bible study course entitled Heart Talk for the women’s ministry
Philanthropy
Gave generously to strangers, charities, family, and friends
Memorial gifts
Family requests that memorial gifts be made to Double Oak Community Church for Double Oak Community School or to CaringBridge
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Born on November 22, 1948
Conway, Arkansas