The article presents some pages of the life and stage of professional formation of the personality of the scientist, professor, Doctor of Pedagogical Sciences Natalia S. Morova; ways to create a scientific school and its innovative potential; the major milestones of education and development of the faculty, which has grown into a forge of personnel not only for education, but also for the entire social sphere. The purpose of this article is to summarize historical facts and practical experience of the scientist, head of one of the first scientific schools of the Republic of Mari El “Socio-pedagogical rehabilitation of children with disabilities”. The research materials were the publications of Professor N. S. Morova, which considered the issues of scientific design were considered formation and development of a scientifically based model of personnel training for the education system on the example of the faculty she created. The contribution of the outstanding to the science and practice of modern higher education in connection with the 75th anniversary was noted.