Background
Staples, Alice Marie was born on August 26, 1935 in Onsted, Michigan, United States. Daughter of Faye Walter and Bernice Belle (Matthews) Barrows.
Staples, Alice Marie was born on August 26, 1935 in Onsted, Michigan, United States. Daughter of Faye Walter and Bernice Belle (Matthews) Barrows.
Bachelor of Science in Education, Siena Heights College, Adrian, Michigan, 1971. Master of Arts in Education, Siena Heights College, Adrian, Michigan, 1975. Student in special education, University Toledo, 1988.
Elementary school teacher, Tecumseh (Michigan) Public Schools, since 1971.
The state should not use its authority to promote particular religious beliefs, nor should it require prayer or worship in the public schools. However, the state should leave students free to practice their own religious convictions.
People are called to love God not only with their hearts, but also with their minds. All things should be considered through the light of reason. In order to do that, it is necessary to become aware of different points of view and be able to develop critical thinking in relation to any political or social problem.
Chair, diaconate First Baptist Church, Tecumseh, 1994-1999, adult Sunday School instructor, since 1990, chair C.E., 2000^. Member Tecumseh Education Association (nominate committee 1980-1995), Lenawee Reading Association (president, vice president, secretary 1972-1980), Phi Delta Kappa (nominate committee 1989).
Married Charles Albert Staples, Junior, March 8, 1952. Children: Linda Joan Staples Bird, Patricia Suzanne Staples Buwalda.