Clinton E. Taylor
Clinton E. Taylor 
Historian and Teacher
Elizabeth High School
Elizabeth, New Jersey
Clinton E. Taylor is the chairperson of the social studies department and teaches African-American studies and United States history at Elizabeth High School in Elizabeth, New Jersey.  He has been cited on numerous occasions for outstanding teaching and has served as a consultant to many educational institutions.  He has been named Teacher of the Year (1998) and recognized for Outstanding Service by the Governor’s Teacher Recognition Program (1999).  Taylor is a graduate of Howard University in Washington, D.C.