Arlene Grace Byers

Background

Byers, Arlene Grace was born on March 9, 1938 in Oskaloosa, Iowa, United States. Daughter of Cecil C. and Erna Emily (Scherger) Cumpton.

Education

2-year certified, U. Northern Iowa, 1958; Bachelor of Science in Education, Drake U., 1966; Master of Science in Education, Drake U., 1976.

Career

Teacher elementary special education, Newton (Iowa) Community Schools, since 1958.

Achievements

• Arlene Grace Byers has been listed as a noteworthy Special education educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Council for Exceptional Children, Learning Disabilities Association, Newton Community Education Association (president-elect 1987-1988, president 1988-1991, past president 1991-1993).

Interests

• Avocations: knitting, walking, reading.

Connections

Married Leo Verne Byers, June 5, 1959. Children: Richard Verne, Sally Jean Byers Johnson.

Father:

Cecil C. Cumpton

Mother:

Erna Emily (Scherger) Cumpton

Spouse:

Leo Verne Byers

child:

Sally Jean Byers Johnson Byers

child:

Richard Verne Byers