Dr. Aaron Neal Shedd, Aaron "Neal" Shedd was born to George and Arah Shedd on June 2, 1927, in Manila, Arkansas. After growing up as the 8th child in a family of very modest means, he got a scholarship to attend Arkansas State University where he excelled academically and played football. His education was interrupted by the army in which he worked in intelligence at Vint Hill Farms Station, Virginia. He returned to Arkansas State to complete his degree in 1948. He pursued his masters and doctorate at American University while working in various capacities as a science educator for Culpeper, Arlington, and Fairfax County Public Schools. In 1962 he became the Director of National Science Fairs at the U.S. Department of Education. Then, in 1968, now Dr. Shedd, took over as Director of Policy and Regulations for the Education Department. He remained in that position through the Presidencies of Nixon, Ford, Carter, Reagan, and Bush. For the last 25 years of his government service, Dr. Shedd provided leadership as the Director of Native American Education overseeing the public schools on all reservations. Dr. Shedd was a notoriously hard-working and ambitious man beginning with his jobs as a youth picking cotton and working in the town butcher shop. For most of his life he held one full-time job and took on additional employment while taking graduate courses. He taught for American University, University of Virginia, University of Maryland, and Catholic University. ...
Dr. Aaron Neal Shedd, Aaron "Neal" Shedd was born to George and Arah Shedd on June 2, 1927, in Manila, Arkansas. After growing up as the 8th child in a family of very modest means, he got a scholarship to attend Arkansas State University where he excelled academically and played football. His education was interrupted by the army in which he worked in intelligence at Vint Hill Farms Station, Virginia.
He returned to Arkansas State to complete his degree in 1948. He pursued his masters and doctorate at American University while working in various capacities as a science educator for Culpeper, Arlington, and Fairfax County Public Schools.
In 1962 he became the Director of National Science Fairs at the U.S. Department of Education. Then, in 1968, now Dr. Shedd, took over as Director of Policy and Regulations for the Education Department. He remained in that position through the Presidencies of Nixon, Ford, Carter, Reagan, and Bush.
For the last 25 years of his government service, Dr. Shedd provided leadership as the Director of Native American Education overseeing the public schools on all reservations.
Dr. Shedd was a notoriously hard-working and ambitious man beginning with his jobs as a youth picking cotton and working in the town butcher shop. For most of his life he held one full-time job and took on additional employment while taking graduate courses. He taught for American University, University of Virginia, University of Maryland, and Catholic University.
Dr. Shedd took pride in some special accomplishments: He helped to set up the plan to de-segregate Arlington public schools. He wrote a successful grant proposal that provided planetariums in 5 Fairfax schools that served the entire region and remain self-sustaining. He also created an exhibit on science and technology education for the Seattle World's Fair.
For many years, Dr. Shedd was a partner in 3 small businesses: The Washington Judo Club, Manutronics, Inc. of Manassas, and Talako Products and Services, Inc. He also served as a volunteer on the Board of Directors of the National High School Judo Association, as an officer of the Potomac Valley AAU, and for 4 years on the USA Olympic Committee.
Dr. Shedd was an educated man, who had an impressive professional career. He also had many talents including the abilities to make people laugh and entertain them with song. He and other family members sang gospel music on the Radio every Sunday morning while at Arkansas State.
Dr. Shedd is survived by his wife Altea Gayle Shedd of Belleair, Florida and her two daughters Debbie Kurland and Vicki Haywood also of Florida, and their families including 4 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren, and his beloved dog, Max. He is also survived by two children from his first marriage to the late Elizabeth Butler Shedd of Virginia, Jerry Shedd and Elizabeth LaNeal Sims also of Virginia, and their families which include 5 grandsons and one great grandson.
Visitation held Monday, April 26, 2010 at 2:30 p.m. with graveside Military Honors following at 3:30 p.m. at Serenity Gardens Memorial Park in Largo, Florida.
Arrangements under the direction of Moss Feaster Serenity Gardens Chapel, Largo, FL.
Dr. Aaron Neal Shedd, Aaron "Neal" Shedd was born to George and Arah Shedd on June 2, 1927, in Manila, Arkansas. After growing up as the 8th child in a family of very modest means, he got a scholarship to attend Arkansas State University where he excelled academically and played football. His education was interrupted by the army in which he worked in intelligence at Vint Hill Farms Station, Virginia.
He returned to Arkansas State to complete his degree in 1948. He pursued his masters and doctorate at American University while working in various capacities as a science educator for Culpeper, Arlington, and Fairfax County Public Schools.
In 1962 he became the Director of National Science Fairs at the U.S. Department of Education. Then, in 1968, now Dr. Shedd, took over as Director of Policy and Regulations for the Education Department. He remained in that position through the Presidencies of Nixon, Ford, Carter, Reagan, and Bush.
For the last 25 years of his government service, Dr. Shedd provided leadership as the Director of Native American Education overseeing the public schools on all reservations.
Dr. Shedd was a notoriously hard-working and ambitious man beginning with his jobs as a youth picking cotton and working in the town butcher shop. For most of his life he held one full-time job and took on additional employment while taking graduate courses. He taught for American University, University of Virginia, University of Maryland, and Catholic University.
Dr. Shedd took pride in some special accomplishments: He helped to set up the plan to de-segregate Arlington public schools. He wrote a successful grant proposal that provided planetariums in 5 Fairfax schools that served the entire region and remain self-sustaining. He also created an exhibit on science and technology education for the Seattle World's Fair.
For many years, Dr. Shedd was a partner in 3 small businesses: The Washington Judo Club, Manutronics, Inc. of Manassas, and Talako Products and Services, Inc. He also served as a volunteer on the Board of Directors of the National High School Judo Association, as an officer of the Potomac Valley AAU, and for 4 years on the USA Olympic Committee.
Dr. Shedd was an educated man, who had an impressive professional career. He also had many talents including the abilities to make people laugh and entertain them with song. He and other family members sang gospel music on the Radio every Sunday morning while at Arkansas State.
Dr. Shedd is survived by his wife Altea Gayle Shedd of Belleair, Florida and her two daughters Debbie Kurland and Vicki Haywood also of Florida, and their families including 4 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren, and his beloved dog, Max. He is also survived by two children from his first marriage to the late Elizabeth Butler Shedd of Virginia, Jerry Shedd and Elizabeth LaNeal Sims also of Virginia, and their families which include 5 grandsons and one great grandson.
Visitation held Monday, April 26, 2010 at 2:30 p.m. with graveside Military Honors following at 3:30 p.m. at Serenity Gardens Memorial Park in Largo, Florida.
Arrangements under the direction of Moss Feaster Serenity Gardens Chapel, Largo, FL.
Dr. Aaron Neal Shedd, Aaron "Neal" Shedd was born to George and Arah Shedd on June 2, 1927, in Manila, Arkansas. After growing up as the 8th child in a family of very modest means, he got a scholarship to attend Arkansas State University where he excelled academically and played football. His education was interrupted by the army in which he worked in intelligence at Vint Hill Farms Station, Virginia. He returned to Arkansas State to complete his degree in 1948. He pursued his masters and doctorate at American University while working in various capacities as a science educator for Culpeper, Arlington, and Fairfax County Public Schools. In 1962 he became the Director of National Science Fairs at the U.S. Department of Education. Then, in 1968, now Dr. Shedd, took over as Director of Policy and Regulations for the Education Department. He remained in that position through the Presidencies of Nixon, Ford, Carter, Reagan, and Bush. For the last 25 years of his government service, Dr. Shedd provided leadership as the Director of Native American Education overseeing the public schools on all reservations. Dr. Shedd was a notoriously hard-working and ambitious man beginning with his jobs as a youth picking cotton and working in the town butcher shop. For most of his life he held one full-time job and took on additional employment while taking graduate courses. He taught for American University, University of Virginia, University of Maryland, and Catholic University. ...
Dr. Aaron Neal Shedd, Aaron "Neal" Shedd was born to George and Arah Shedd on June 2, 1927, in Manila, Arkansas. After growing up as the 8th child in a family of very modest means, he got a scholarship to attend Arkansas State University where he excelled academically and played football. His education was interrupted by the army in which he worked in intelligence at Vint Hill Farms Station, Virginia.
He returned to Arkansas State to complete his degree in 1948. He pursued his masters and doctorate at American University while working in various capacities as a science educator for Culpeper, Arlington, and Fairfax County Public Schools.
In 1962 he became the Director of National Science Fairs at the U.S. Department of Education. Then, in 1968, now Dr. Shedd, took over as Director of Policy and Regulations for the Education Department. He remained in that position through the Presidencies of Nixon, Ford, Carter, Reagan, and Bush.
For the last 25 years of his government service, Dr. Shedd provided leadership as the Director of Native American Education overseeing the public schools on all reservations.
Dr. Shedd was a notoriously hard-working and ambitious man beginning with his jobs as a youth picking cotton and working in the town butcher shop. For most of his life he held one full-time job and took on additional employment while taking graduate courses. He taught for American University, University of Virginia, University of Maryland, and Catholic University.
Dr. Shedd took pride in some special accomplishments: He helped to set up the plan to de-segregate Arlington public schools. He wrote a successful grant proposal that provided planetariums in 5 Fairfax schools that served the entire region and remain self-sustaining. He also created an exhibit on science and technology education for the Seattle World's Fair.
For many years, Dr. Shedd was a partner in 3 small businesses: The Washington Judo Club, Manutronics, Inc. of Manassas, and Talako Products and Services, Inc. He also served as a volunteer on the Board of Directors of the National High School Judo Association, as an officer of the Potomac Valley AAU, and for 4 years on the USA Olympic Committee.
Dr. Shedd was an educated man, who had an impressive professional career. He also had many talents including the abilities to make people laugh and entertain them with song. He and other family members sang gospel music on the Radio every Sunday morning while at Arkansas State.
Dr. Shedd is survived by his wife Altea Gayle Shedd of Belleair, Florida and her two daughters Debbie Kurland and Vicki Haywood also of Florida, and their families including 4 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren, and his beloved dog, Max. He is also survived by two children from his first marriage to the late Elizabeth Butler Shedd of Virginia, Jerry Shedd and Elizabeth LaNeal Sims also of Virginia, and their families which include 5 grandsons and one great grandson.
Visitation held Monday, April 26, 2010 at 2:30 p.m. with graveside Military Honors following at 3:30 p.m. at Serenity Gardens Memorial Park in Largo, Florida.
Arrangements under the direction of Moss Feaster Serenity Gardens Chapel, Largo, FL.
Dr. Aaron Neal Shedd, Aaron "Neal" Shedd was born to George and Arah Shedd on June 2, 1927, in Manila, Arkansas. After growing up as the 8th child in a family of very modest means, he got a scholarship to attend Arkansas State University where he excelled academically and played football. His education was interrupted by the army in which he worked in intelligence at Vint Hill Farms Station, Virginia.
He returned to Arkansas State to complete his degree in 1948. He pursued his masters and doctorate at American University while working in various capacities as a science educator for Culpeper, Arlington, and Fairfax County Public Schools.
In 1962 he became the Director of National Science Fairs at the U.S. Department of Education. Then, in 1968, now Dr. Shedd, took over as Director of Policy and Regulations for the Education Department. He remained in that position through the Presidencies of Nixon, Ford, Carter, Reagan, and Bush.
For the last 25 years of his government service, Dr. Shedd provided leadership as the Director of Native American Education overseeing the public schools on all reservations.
Dr. Shedd was a notoriously hard-working and ambitious man beginning with his jobs as a youth picking cotton and working in the town butcher shop. For most of his life he held one full-time job and took on additional employment while taking graduate courses. He taught for American University, University of Virginia, University of Maryland, and Catholic University.
Dr. Shedd took pride in some special accomplishments: He helped to set up the plan to de-segregate Arlington public schools. He wrote a successful grant proposal that provided planetariums in 5 Fairfax schools that served the entire region and remain self-sustaining. He also created an exhibit on science and technology education for the Seattle World's Fair.
For many years, Dr. Shedd was a partner in 3 small businesses: The Washington Judo Club, Manutronics, Inc. of Manassas, and Talako Products and Services, Inc. He also served as a volunteer on the Board of Directors of the National High School Judo Association, as an officer of the Potomac Valley AAU, and for 4 years on the USA Olympic Committee.
Dr. Shedd was an educated man, who had an impressive professional career. He also had many talents including the abilities to make people laugh and entertain them with song. He and other family members sang gospel music on the Radio every Sunday morning while at Arkansas State.
Dr. Shedd is survived by his wife Altea Gayle Shedd of Belleair, Florida and her two daughters Debbie Kurland and Vicki Haywood also of Florida, and their families including 4 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren, and his beloved dog, Max. He is also survived by two children from his first marriage to the late Elizabeth Butler Shedd of Virginia, Jerry Shedd and Elizabeth LaNeal Sims also of Virginia, and their families which include 5 grandsons and one great grandson.
Visitation held Monday, April 26, 2010 at 2:30 p.m. with graveside Military Honors following at 3:30 p.m. at Serenity Gardens Memorial Park in Largo, Florida.
Arrangements under the direction of Moss Feaster Serenity Gardens Chapel, Largo, FL.
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