Bill Rhinehart

Bill Rhinehart, of Melville, sadly passed away March 18, 2025 at the age of 95. Bill was a cherished husband, a Proud United States Navy Veteran, an involved and respected member of his church. Bill received both his Bachelor of Science and his Master of Arts degrees from Appalachian State University. His education continued beyond his Masters with remedial education certifications from the University of Chicago and the University of Miami. Bill also earned his certification in teaching learning disabilities as well as his certification for school administrators at Hofstra University. His formal education also included studies in history of French and English furniture designs from Parsons School of Design as well as studies in British history at Hofstra and Columbia Universities. Bill retired in 1994 as a school principal in Syosset after enjoying a rewarding career as an educator, administrator, and consultant. His valuable work has spanned the globe, including positions as a visiting lecturer in the School of Education at Southampton College of Long Island University, the Coordinator of Elementary Language Arts and Developmental Learning in Syosset as well as Adjunct Professor in the Greenwich Public Schools in Connecticut as well as a consultant for the United States Air Force Dependent Schools in Germany. In North Carolina, Bill coordinated the Waynesville summer reading program and served as a reading consultant to the Charlotte City Schools. He was a visiting Assistant Professor at Appalachian State University for two summers in the Reich College of Education and also served as the President of Appalachian State University’s Belk Library Board. Because of his expertise and outstanding dedication to education and communities, Bill has been the recipient of numerous honors and awards. These awards include: ● United States Navy Honor Man ● Outstanding Teacher Award, American Dependent Schools (from the United States Air Force) ● New York State Jenkins Memorial Award (for services to children and parents) ● New York State Congress of Parents and Teachers Distinguished Service Award (for contributions to the welfare of children and youth) ● National Congress of Parents and Teachers Award (for outstanding service to children) ● Appalachian State University Outstanding Service Award ● Listed in Who’s Who in School District Administrators Bill and his wife Maureen developed a love of British history, which is manifested in their rare book collection. The Rhinehart Rare Books and Special Collections Room is located on the 4th Floor of Belk Library and Information Commons and houses the Rhinehart Collection at Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina. Memorial Donations may be made to the United Methodist Church of Huntington Cold Spring Harbor. 180 West Neck Road, Huntington, NY 11743 UMCHCSH.ORG

Bill Rhinehart

March 16, 1930 - March 18, 2025