Sheri Deaton, Center Director
Sheri Deaton, Ph.D., is a teaching assistant professor of Career and Technical Education in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction of the University of Arkansas College of Education and Health Professions.
Bessie Boehm Moore, Namesake
Bessie Boehm Moore founded the Arkansas Council on Economic Education. This center is named in her honor.
Rita Littrell, 2004-2022 Director
Before her retirement, Rita Littrell, Ph.D., was a professor at the Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas. She was an experienced classroom teacher, economic education coordinator, gifted education coordinator, and school administrator.
Tom McKinnon, 1979-2004 Director
Thomas Roy McKinnon, Ph.D., was the founding director of the center. He served many roles at the Sam. M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas including a stint as interim dean. On his retirement he was named an emeritus university professor.
