Dr. Bettye Myers

Dr. Bettye Myers received both Bachelor of Science and Master of Arts degrees from Texas Woman's University over 60 years ago!  Her field of study was health, physical education, and recreation.  She later earned a PhD in counseling from the University of Michigan.  Her career is distinguished by her outstanding teaching and service to others. 

Following teaching positions at the University of Louisiana-Lafayette, Alabama College, and the University of Michigan, Dr. Myers returned to TWU as a faculty member in 1961. 

Dr. Myers has devoted her time, talent and resources to serve many community organizations.  She has served in leadership positions with AIDS Services of North Texas, Denton City-County Day School, Family Resource Center, Flow Health Care Foundation, Cross Timbers Girl Scout Council, Kiwanis International, United Way, and the Denton Parks Foundation.  She was elected to the Denton Independent School Board and served as president.   Her service to the city was recognized when the Mayor of Denton declared September 26, 2006 as “Bettye Myers Day.” 

She has received over 30 awards including the TWU Cornaro Award for outstanding senior faculty; Lay Person of the Year, Division 38, Texas/Oklahoma District, Kiwanis International; the Lieutenant Governor Award, International Foundation, Kiwanis International; R.S.V.P. Carol Riddlesperger Community Service Award; American Heart Association, Texas Affiliate, Distinguished Service Award; David K. Brace Award; and The Honor Award from Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance.  Dr. Myers was named Honorary Member of the American Airlines Association of Professional Flight Attendants. 

Dr. Myers is viewed as a great motivational speaker having given over 130 speeches/talks and conducted 245 workshops and seminars with a wide variety of audiences throughout the United States and Guam.