Dr. Carol Ann Stevenson (Minnion), a loving mother and dedicated educator who devoted her career to young people, died on February 1, 2012. She was surrounded by her family at her home in Severna Park, MD. Dr. Stevenson was 82.

Known as an excellent teacher and administrator, Carol Stevenson was passionate about helping students learn, grow, and develop. As a classroom teacher she worked with students at the pre-school, elementary and college levels before advancing into administration. While she loved her work with students, Dr. Stevenson's greatest contributions came as a skilled administrator, leader, and mentor, and one who challenged and inspired many teachers in developing to their fullest in the classroom. Although her work was important, Carol placed her family first, and always found time to be with her children and grandchildren. Carol especially enjoyed celebrating special occasions with her family including holidays and birthdays.

A native of Malverne, N.Y. Carol Stevenson excelled as a student, athlete, and musician at Malverne High School. She graduated with a B.S. Degree in Education from the State University of New York at Oneonta ('50), a M.A. Degree in Teacher Education from Columbia University ('57), and earned her Ph.D. in Administration, Supervision, and Curriculum from the University of Maryland ('73). In the 1960's, work in the field of education allowed Dr. Stevenson and her family to enjoy world-wide travel including living in Indonesia and Uganda. Upon settling in eastern Pennsylvania, Dr. Stevenson served as the Chief School Administrator in the Stockton School District (N.J) and the Milford School District (N.J.). In 1998, she retired as Principal at Robert Hunter Elementary School in Flemington, N.J. where she had served for eleven years.

Carol Ann Stevenson was born in New York City and was the beloved daughter of the late Nathaniel and Gertrude (Lawrence) Minnion. She is preceded in death by her former husband (Robert) older brother (Nathaniel), and is survived by her children Kathleen (Stan Soloway) and David (Maura), her grandchildren Mollie, Anna, Patrick, Sonya, and Margaret, brother Thomas (Kathy), and several nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, February 11 at 11:00 a.m. at St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church, 689 Ritchie Highway, Severna Park, MD 21146. A reception will follow.