Rhea G. Sikes

Rhea Gaynelle Sikes (June 14, 1922 – November 5, 2019) was an American television producer and educator. She worked for networks including PBS and local television stations WQED and WNET.

Early life and education Rhea Sikes was born and raised in Greensboro, North Carolina. She attended Greensboro High School and went to University of North Carolina Women’s College. During her undergraduate studies, Sikes’ artwork was displayed several times, including works with media lithographs and oils. There she earned her bachelor’s degree in Art and minored in Drama.

Career Sikes started her television career working for WFMY-TV in Greensboro, NC. In 1971, Sikes was the director of educational activities at WQED.

In 1973, began working at the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) and became the first coordinator of educational services at WNET.

Sikes was honored with the George Peabody Award for television education (1971), the Corporation for Public Broadcasting Community Service Award (1971), and a citation for contributions to the advancement of education from the Pennsylvania Department of Education (1974). Sikes was a member of the organization American Women in Radio and Television.

Sikes died on November 5, 2019.

List of works

Robertson, James; Sikes, Rhea G. (1978). KRMA: its present status, its future potential : a study for the Denver Public Schools. Denver, CO: Robertson Associates, Inc. OCLC 842289606.