Texas Tech University

A Teacher’s Journey in Shaping Generations

Texas Tech University Office of Advancement

March 11, 2025

Carolyn Sowell

How a passionate teacher inspires future educators through dedicated teaching and annual giving.

The shelves of Carolyn Sowell’s home tell a story. They are adorned with decades of collectibles, including oil lamps, photographs and items from a historic one-room schoolhouse.

Together, this collection of keepsakes reflects Sowell’s devotion to education and its preservation for future generations. Sowell, a schoolteacher – kind, soft-spoken, patient and knowledgeable – exhibits a passion for learning that has shaped not only her path as an educator but also that of others. 

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