Eva M. Doyle

Eva M. Doyle was a Buff alo Public School teacher who molded the minds of America’s youth for 30 years, prior to her retirement in 2004. Ms. Doyle currently lectures extensively across the Western New York area on topics in African and African American history. She is a writer for the oldest African American newspaper in Western New York – The Criterion – with her column, “Eye on History,” appearing weekly. Ms. Doyle’s column first appeared in The Challenger newspaper in 1979, and in other newspapers as well.

Ms. Doyle is an avid linguist, churning the English language not only into a famous column and the curriculum for her students, but also into 11 novels. Her inspiring work in education and her service to the community has led her to receive many awards, including the Legend Award from the 1490 Black Achievers in Industry and The Ruby Dee on Fire to Inspire Award from Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. In 2010, Ms. Doyle was a candidate for Lt. Governor of New York State, and she was honored by the WNY Minority Bar Association in 2015 for Community Service.

Ms. Doyle has created more than 100 essay contests with the goal of challenging our youth to think creatively and enhance their writing skills. In 2012, the Bu alo News selected her as the Citizen of the Year. She is the host of her own radio show called “Eye on History,” which has aired on WUFO for the last 10 years.

Founder of the Annual Roses for Outstanding Women Awards Program, Ms. Doyle has created a special scholarship award for high school seniors in tribute to her late husband. This scholarship has been presented to students for the past seven years, providing assistance to deserving youth who may not have had the resources otherwise.

Ms. Doyle’s immeasurable dedication to children and to education can, in part, be attributed to the fact that she is a doting mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.