Dr. Yvonne Ewell was a born leader. Even more importantly, she was a mentor and lifted as she climbed. A DISD Teacher, Principal, Consultant, Assistant Director – Curriculum and Ethnic Studies, Deputy Assistant Superintendent – Instructional Services, Associate Superintendent – East Oak Cliff Sub-district, Planner- Townview Magnet Center and District 8 School Board Member, Townview School was named in her honor. Bishop College awarded her with an honorary doctor of law degree in 1979. She was inducted into the Texas Black Women Hall of Fame in 1986. A member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority and South Dallas Business and Professional Women’s Club, Dr. Ewell was born in Frankston, TX. She received a bachelor’s degree from Prairie View A&M College and a master’s degree from the University of Colorado.
