Family and Friends of Gladys M. Stern

The Gladys M. Stern Scholarship in Elementary Education was established in 2003 by her family, nieces and nephews, in memory of a truly remarkable woman who loved young people, learning, travel, and her community. Always enthusiastic, undaunted by illness and adversity, she was a great role model for young people and teachers everywhere.

Gladys M. Stern received her B.S. in elementary education from the Wisconsin State College at Oshkosh in 1961. She devoted her life to education, teaching elementary school for 42 years in Seymour, WI. As a member and leader of church, service, and local community organizations, she provided enthusiastic and long-term leadership to her community. She was honored in 1983 as Seymour’s Outstanding Citizen, and in 1990, she was recognized by AARP for “Outstanding Service to the Community,” and received special commendation as one of Wisconsin’s “Ten Most Admired Senior Citizens.”