Background
Peters, Alvera Callahan was born on February 3, 1934 in Covington, Louisiana, United States. Daughter of Coleman and Gladys James (Barnes) Callahan.
Peters, Alvera Callahan was born on February 3, 1934 in Covington, Louisiana, United States. Daughter of Coleman and Gladys James (Barnes) Callahan.
Bachelor of Science, Grambling State University, 1956. Master of Science, Chicago State University, 1983.
Teacher English McCullough School, Monticello, Mississippi, 1956—1958, Sherman Hills High School, Forest, 1960—1962, Wendell Phillips High School, Chicago, 1962—1976, Corliss High School, Chicago, since 1977. Social worker Department Public Aid, Chicago, 1963—1964. Teacher-coordinator Urban Skills Institute, Chicago, since 1984.
Member Operation Push, Chicago, 1979. Secretary, treasurer West Pullman Community Organization, 1973. Director Baptist Training Union, New Friendship Baptist Church, since 1984.
Member of National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, National Council Negro Women, Illinois Adult and Continuing Education Association, American Federation Teachers, National Council Teachers English, Illinois Institute of Technology Parent Alumni, Coasters Club (Chicago) (president, founder 1981), Alpha Kappa Alpha (dean pledges 1954-1955).
Married Robert E. Peters, January 3, 1957 (divorced 1977). Children: Dee Anne, Robert Junior, Darlynne.