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ARLENE M. MOORE

Longtime Alexandria educator Arlene "Mickey" Mickelsen Moore passed away Saturday, November 12, 2022 in Alexandria, Virginia. She was born November 19, 1930 in Murray, Utah to A.J. and Ellen Nelson Mickelsen. She attended Jordan District Public Schools, The University of Utah (Bachelor's Degree – 1953) and the American University in Washington, DC (Masters' Degree – 1966).

Mickey began her teaching career in the Jordan School District (Midvale Jr. High School) in Utah before moving in 1956 to Alexandria, Virginia where she taught American History and American Government at the newly dedicated Francis C.

Hammond High School. In 1971, she transferred to T.C. Williams High School (now Alexandria City High School) where she taught American Government and served as Twelfth grade Assistant Principal.

In 1974, she returned to Hammond High School where she served as Alexandria's first female high school principal. In 1978, she was appointed Alexandria's first female Assistant Superintendent. In 1988, she retired after having served 35 years in public education. She inspired thousands of Alexandria students, many of whom remained in close contact.

After retiring, she became active in the Alexandria Retired Teachers' Association, serving four years as President. She continued her favorite pastimes of reading, entertaining and traveling. For the past 12 years, she has resided at The Fountains at Washington House in Alexandria where she enjoyed new friendships and activities.

Predeceased by her parents, infant sister Ingri Mickelsen and brothers Gordon, Ray and Larry and sister Lorene Mark, she is survived by brothers Lee (Thelma) and Reid (Galen) Mickelsen, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Burial will be at Sandy City Cemetery, Sandy, Utah. Memorial contributions for Mickey may be made to The Scholarship fund of Alexandria, 3330 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22302. Please designate your gift for the Roy E. Smith Scholarship Fund in her memory.

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Published by The Washington Post on Nov. 18, 2022.

Memories and Condolences
for Arlene Moore

18 Entries

Cherie Newberry

January 6, 2025

Mickey Moore,

We Had Lots Of Fun In Class Together!

See You In The Kingdom Of Heaven!

Cherie Newberry

Dennis Johnson

February 19, 2024

Happy 2024 Easter!

Cherie Newberry

February 18, 2024

Arlene,

We all miss you at
Hammond High & TCW!

See ya in the Kingdom
Of Heaven!

Betty Mucha

December 28, 2022

So many memories.....Larry (Class '61) and Betty
(Class'62) Mucha. A true legacy is gone. I retain many
things learned in her government class. Great person.

Susan Miller Cooper

December 3, 2022

Micky was my shero for so many reasons. It is a testament to her that we remained friends for over 50 years.

Nancy Aylesworth Riethmeier

November 26, 2022

Mickey Moore was my government teacher at Hammond High School in 1961-62. She was a wonderful teacher who made learning fun since she had such a great sense of humor. I learned quite a lot in her class and started to be interested in current events. She seemed to really care about her students. When I chose a career, I wanted to teach social studies and ended up teaching U.S. history and English at the high school level. I think that choice was greatly influenced by Mrs. Moore. One of my sisters also had her as a teacher. When our mother died, she came to the memorial service to support our family. She was not only a great teacher but was also a wonderful human being.

Marsha Morgan Sitterley

November 23, 2022

When she was my history teacher at Hammond, she was Miss Michelson. I most remember her wicked sense of humor and how she made
history come alive with wonderful stories. Those students that got to know her as a friend were lucky indeed.

Mo Aubry

November 21, 2022

I hope "Mickey" crosses paths in heaven with Dick Aubry. (He will probably just be passing through). I'm sure that meeting will spark another lively conversation ending with Mickey trying to get Dick to become a Democrat. The two of them would be an inspiration in our acrimonious political world because they both eagerly welcomed hearing the 'other' side. Rest in Peace, Mickey. Love, Mo Aubry

Nancy Almand Ator

November 21, 2022

Mickey Moore was at the top of my list of wonderful teachers at Hammond H.S. when I was in the class of 1962. She was so engaging--I looked forward to her class every day. I always think of her fondly.

Janet Devonald Deatherage

November 21, 2022

Mickey was far and away the best teacher our class ever had! Even after we graduated her influence continued to be felt. She was a great supporter of our reunions, attending many but sadly not our last, held only on October 21-22, 2022. She was remembered with a HUGE card with many heartfelt messages.

Margaret Kirkpatrick Bramwell

November 20, 2022

Mickey Moore was a teacher, a neighbor and friend. Superior educator, quick and kind. I am one of a cast of thousands that passed through her classroom and truly blessed.

Andy Meng Whitehouse

November 20, 2022

Mickey challenged, inspired, and encouraged us as students. She required our best efforts and accepted nothing less. Through her teaching she conveyed her high expectations for us as people. I believe that was what she was really teaching, but she used instruction in Government as the vehicle. I've kept her and her life lessons with me ever since--and it turns out--- so did the rest of us who were privileged to know Mickey Moore.

Pamela Wooding Gagen

November 20, 2022

Miss Mickelson was one of the best teachers I EVER had in all my school years. She taught me Government at Hammond High School in 1960. Her class was always so instructional, and we learned so much from her. She made going to class fun as we all experiences her wonderful sense of humor!!!!! She made learning fun! I will forever be grateful to her for bringing so much to my years at Hammond High School.As a testimony to how much she meant to so many, she of our classmates kept up with her until the day she passed away. Not many can say that of a teacher they had! Here's to you MissM. Gone but definitely NOT FORGOTTEN!!!!!! Rest in God' heavenly arms!!!!!

Max Beard

November 20, 2022

I was fortunate to get to know Mickey several years ago when I hosted she, Dick and Mo Aubry and Kassy for a luncheon. She was a delightful conversationalist who asked at a point which class of hers I had taken. I replied, quite sheepishly, that I was never smart enough to be in her class. She got a real chuckle out of that. Few people pass through life positively touching so many and at a tender point in those lives.
A life well lived, Mickey!

Donna Phelps White-Daniel

November 19, 2022

Mickey was a much loved and respected inspiration to many students. She´ll be remembered often, and missed.

Larry Hope

November 19, 2022

One of the very best teachers I had at Hammond HS
1959-61. RIP Mickey.

Cathy Chase Otto

November 19, 2022

Mickey was one of the reasons I went into education - she was an inspiring teacher, encouraging the best, and always sparking learning!

Susan Fogg

November 18, 2022

I just loved Mickie. She was so much fun and we had some wonderful times.