Honoring our Mentors slideshow shown at the National Council on Family Relations 2009 annual conference.

1. Nancy Gonzalez honors Paul Amato—Scholar, mentor and friend

2. Jim Walters Bob Keim Jim inspired students to read primary sources, seeking the roots of ideas. ~Bob Keim

3. In honor of the mindful, purposeful, & intentional teaching of Sterling K. Wall. ~Alicia Gaede & Amanda Powers

4. Mentor Wes Burr inspired “child” Tom Holman who inspired “grandchild” Dean Busby

5. We honor and thank our dynamic mentor, Carmen Knudson-Martin! ~L-R: Norma Scarborough, Amy Tuttle, Randi Cowdery, Carmen Knutson-Martin and Karen Quek

6. To Mentor Carl Ridley- Thanks for teaching me to have fun at work. ~Brian Ogolsky

7. Jane Gilgun Kit Chesla Jane Gilgun's intellectually generous and kind mentoring made NCFR accessible & exciting. ~Kit Chesla

8. Joe Pittman was, and continues to be, a fabulous mentor. I'm incredibly fortunate. ~Lisa Taylor

9. Barbara Settles Debra Berke Debra Berke honors mentor Barbara Settles.

10. Barbara Settles: You enlarged my borders & inspired hope in me and generations to come… Dank u wel. ~Michelle Knights

11. To Mike Johnson: Thanks for being a terrific mentor and friend! ~Janel Leone

12. Jennifer Kerpelman: Thanks for being a wise and patient mentor. You are greatly appreciated! ~Jennifer Crosswhite

13. Gladys Hildreth has sacrificially nurtured generations of students and professionals at the cost of her own career. ~Tammy Henderson

14. I have respected and cherished Gladys Hildreth’s advice, counsel and friendship for over 35 years. ~Anne Peterson

15. With appreciation and respect to Loren Marks; my mentor, teacher, role-model colleague, and friend. ~Olena Nesteruk

16. Bill Doherty: Thank you for your genuine interest, sharing your wisdom, and investing in me. ~Jared Anderson

17. Felix Berardo (1934-2008), NCFR Fellow, JMF Editor. He said no one ever listened to his advice. I did! ~Connie Shehan

18. A tribute to my mentor Rand Conger…. For guidance and support, 12 years and counting. ~Ming Cui

19. My mentor David Wright… intelligent, compassionate, humble, encouraging, inspirational, funny, infallible, a true friend! ~Kelly Campbell

20. “ You cannot do a kindness too soon, for you never know how soon it will be too late.” R.W. Emerson Mentor, Felix Berardo Mentee, Mihaela Robila

21. Thanks for opening my world to family science and planting many seeds. Mentor, Raeann Hamon Mentee, Michael Sturm

22. Jay Mancini treats us like colleagues and is an example of excellence. ~Bryce Jorgenson

23. Dennis Orthner has been a source of inspiration and guidance in my work and a steadfast friend for more than 30 years--he is like an older brother. ~Gary Bowen

24. Cheers to you, Dennis, valued friend, accomplished family scientist, extraordinary mentor. Jay Mancini Jay Mancini with mentor, Dennis Orthner

25. To a generous, kind, brilliant scholar. Wish you were here, Dr. Luster. ~Angela Nievar The late Tom Luster and mentee, Angela Nievar

26. Anisa Zvonkovic Jennifer Rojas-McWhinney Thank you Dr. Zvonkovic for your continued guidance throughout my educational endeavors.

27. Suzanne Randolph A stalwart mentor and educator who guides you to "stay the course!“ ~James Bridgers, Jr.

28. Suzanne Randolph: An incredible, dynamic, and interactive mentor whose impact on my life remains. ~Tonya Cain

29. For Judy Myers-Walls, my teacher, mentor, and friend, thank you! ~Larissa Frias

30. Gary Peterson More than a mentor or guide Forever a friend ~Denise Bodman

31. Liz Levaro honors Alexis Walker -- Dedicated teacher -- Creative researcher -- Writer and editor extraordinaire -- Amazing woman -- Valued friend

32. Thanks for your time, example, and influence for good in the world. ~Steve Fife Terrance Olson Steve Fife

33. Cindy Winter—Professional leader, teacher, friend, mentor and guide – Thank you, Judy Schutz

34. Mentor, Rosemary Blieszner Mentee, Raeann Hamon Rosemary Blieszner—Accomplished, Caring, Accessible, Committed to Family and Faith, Excellent Professional Model.