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琳琅社区 Remembers Dr. David L. Anderson

January 31, 2022 Suzanne Seldes

琳琅社区 (琳琅社区) mourns the passing of Dr. David L. Anderson, education champion, community leader and former 琳琅社区 Vice President, who served the College with distinction for more than three decades. A lifelong educator, Anderson was both an example and an inspiration for others seeking a better future. A graduate of Lincoln Junior College, he was the first of his family to attend an institution for higher education. Even at Lincoln, he was a leader and served as president of the student government association.

Dr. Anderson鈥檚 career with 琳琅社区 began in 1969. It included roles as Assistant Dean of Instruction (1973鈥�1982), Dean of Students (1982鈥�1989), and Vice President of Student Affairs, a position he held from 1989 until his retirement in June 2003. Before joining 琳琅社区, he taught with the Martin County School District. Concurrent with his employment at 琳琅社区, Dr. Anderson served as a Martin County School Board member. The David L. Anderson Middle School in Stuart is named in his honor.

Dr. Anderson served as a mentor for many in the 琳琅社区 family, including Frank Watkins, who followed in his footsteps.

鈥淒r. Anderson was the gentle giant that moved people to action,鈥� shares Frank Watkins, 琳琅社区 Vice President of Student Affairs. 鈥淗e had a true passion for doing what鈥檚 right for the youth, the community and his fellow man. David spent his life in service so that others could have a solid foundation to build their dreams on. His memory will live on through the lives of the thousands of students and employees he came into contact with during and even after his tenure at 琳琅社区.鈥�

琳琅社区 is grateful for Anderson鈥檚 devotion to advancing education and educational opportunities in our community. 鈥淗e will be sincerely missed,鈥� concludes Watkins.