Beaver

Noted educator retires

Donald E. Sheffield, a senior instructor at Penn State Beaver and director of Diversity Outreach Programs for Penn State Outreach and Cooperative Extension, has retired from the University after 26 years of service. Sheffield joined the Penn State staff as a counselor for the Educational Opportunity Program in 1976, and later became director of admissions and financial aid at Beaver campus. He is president of TAME, Inc. in Beaver Falls and is a consultant with various school districts regarding teacher training and diversity in the curriculum. Father of three sons and grandfather of one grandson, Sheffield plans to devote his retirement to helping young people in western Pennsylvania.

Last Updated March 19, 2009

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