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Nancy D. Thomas Winners
2000
A lifelong educator, Nancy was known and loved by many early childhood professionals and advocates
around the state. A graduate of Earlham College in Richmond, Indiana, and Rutgers University where she
received a Masters of Education degree. Nancy began her professional career as a preschool teacher. In
1973, she and her family moved to Florida where she became the Executive Director for the Ridge Area
Association for Retarded Citizens. In 1974, she joined the School Board of Highlands County as a
curriculum consultant and later served as the district's coordinator for exceptional student education.
Nancy began her employment with the Department of Education in 1979 when she became a consultant for
preschool programs for children with disabilities. She was named Director of the Office of Early
Intervention in 1986. During her tenure in that capacity, Nancy's leadership guided the implementation
of Florida's Prekindergarten Early Intervention Program for infants and toddlers with disabilities.
Until the time of her retirement in 1997 from the Department of Education, Nancy continued her efforts
to provide programs for preschool children with disabilities. She was a member of the Kappa Delta Pi
Honor Society, Delta Kappa Gamma, National Association of State Directors of Special Education, Council
for Exceptional Children and a member of the local WAGES Board.Nancy was steadfast in her commitment to high quality programs for young children. She was an individual of great personal integrity, with strong convictions and principles. Nancy exuded a grace and elegance that was admired by all. Her caring and compassion were straight from her heart.
2001
Dr. Marilyn Segal, is renowned nationally for the tireless work she has performed for over four decades
to improve the lives of children and families in Florida, and throughout the country. Her personal
commitment and dedication to the early care and education field is perhaps best exemplified by her
having founded the Family Center at Nova Southeastern University and having authored, and co-authored
more than 20 books regarding early childhood and numerous articles in professional publications. Segal
has had not only statewide, but national impact as Chair of the zero to three - the National Center for
Infants, Toddlers and Families Organization and as a member of the Commission for the National Headstart
Fellows. She has not only worked professionally to create a better state and nation, but as Chair
Emeritus of the A.L. Mailman Family Foundation, she and her family have invested heavily in promoting
successful programs and activities for children and their families.