Altha Marie Crouch

Background

Crouch, Altha Marie was born on August 23, 1933 in Belton, Texas, United States. Daughter of Walter Loy and Nancy Elizabeth (Harrison) Crouch.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Health, Physical Education and Recreation, Sul Ross State University, 1966. Master of Arts in Health, Physical Education and Recreation, Sul Ross State University, 1967. Doctor of Education in Curriculum and Instruction, University New Mexico, 1977.

Master of Arts in Counseling Education, Western New Mexico University, 1992.

Career

Bookkeeper Midland (Texas) Reporter Telegram, 1954-1963. Instructor physical education and health Our Lady of Peace Catholic Elementary School, Alpine, Texas, 1964-1965. Assistant professor, coordinator Womens' Programs Wayland Baptist College, Palinview, 1966-1971.

Visiting instructor Texas Technology University, Lubbock, 1971-1972. Teaching associate, graduate research assistant University New Mexico, Alburquerque, 1972-1975, assistant professor health education and recreation Gallup, 1975-1980, assistant professor, co-coordinator health education program Alburquerque, 1980-1983, coordinator community education, part-time teacher Valencia, 1983-1988, assistant professor, coordinator health education program Gallup, 1988-1993, associate professor, 1993—1998, professor, since 1998. Adjunct faculty University New Mexico, Gallup.

Vice president Faculty Senate, University New Mexico, Gallup, 1989, 90. Executive director Crouch and Associate Health Consultant, Gallup, since 1979. Presenter in field.

Achievements

• Altha Marie Crouch has been listed as a noteworthy Health educator, consultant by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board member American Lung Association, Albuquerque, 1981-1987, American Heart Association, Valencia County, 1967-1994, National Institute on Alcoholism, 1980-1992, Optimist Club, Gallup, since 1990. Certified American Red Cross, Albuquerque, 1967. Fellow American School Health Association (international health council since 1989, research council since 1981, budget and finance committee 1983-1985, secretary to study committee 1982, chair 2 committees 1981-1983, conducted surveys 1981, state constituents constitution and by-laws ad hoc committee chair 1981, acting chair resolutions committee 1981).

Member Alliance for Health (Southwest district assistant resgistrar 1981, presenter 1981, 92-94, New Mexico chapter vice president health section 1981-1982, 92-94, teacher accountability task force. Developed AS degree in Community Health 1994. Developed Associate of Arts degree in School Health Education 1995), American Association Counseling and Development, American Association Advancement Health Education, New Mexico Association Counseling & Development, Coalition for Indian Education.

Interests

• Avocation: dance.

Connections

Father:

Walter Loy Crouch

Mother:

Nancy Elizabeth (Harrison) Crouch