Carolyn Dossman Spears, Ph.D.

Distinguished as an educator, administrator, and community leader, Dr. Carolyn Spears has shared her deep and abiding faith with everyone with whom she comes into contact.  She is an icon of Christian higher education.

Carolyn graduated from Louisiana College in 1962 with a B.S. in Health and Physical Education.  She later got her Master's degree from Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, Louisiana, and her Ed.D. from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge.

In her 30 years as a health and physical education professor at Louisiana College. Dr. Spears has brought distinction to the institution and shared her tremendous character and reputation with students, friends, and strangers alike. She has literally taught generations of young people at Louisiana College and each one would say that she is an individual who has left them better off than they were before they met her. 

Dr. Spears has worked tirelessly promoting good health and well-being in the community.  While doing this she has consistently brought all of the positive aspects of Louisiana College forward with conviction, sincerity, and passion.  Without question she is one of Louisiana College=s greatest cheerleaders and supporters.

Dr. Spears is married to Allen Ray Spears, a 1963 alumnus of Louisiana College.  They have three children, Duane, Denise, and Dione, and four grandchildren.

Dr. Spears has served on numerous professional boards in the community as well as being United Way Campaign Leader for Louisiana College for a number of years.

For these reasons and many more, Louisiana College and the Alumni Association issue this citation and honor Dr. Carolyn Spears as a Distinguished Alumna in the year 2007.