Bessie Thomas

Background

Thomas, Bessie was born on November 30, 1943 in Shreveport, Louisiana, United States. Daughter of Fleen and Tommie Lee (Anderson) Myles.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Grambling College, 1966; Master of Science, Grambling State University, 1976; postgraduate, various colleges universities, 1967-1979.

Career

1st grade teacher, Pine St. School, Hamburg, Arkansas, 1966-1967; 1st grade teacher, Pine Grove Elementary School, Shreveport, 1967-1970; 1st grade teacher, Mooringsport (Louisiana) School, 1970-1981; early childhood education teacher, Fairfield Elementary School, Shreveport, since 1981.

Achievements

• Bessie Thomas has been listed as a noteworthy Primary education educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Active Word of Faith Christian Center. Member National Education Association, National Association for Education Young Children, ASCD, Reading Teacher, Association for Childhood Education International, Parent-Teachers Association.

Interests

• Avocations: inspirational reading, painting T-shirts, travel, interacting with children, viewing works of art.

Connections

Married Jesse Thomas, May 11, 1968 (deceased 1995).

Father:

Fleen Myles

Mother:

Tommie Lee (Anderson) Myles

Spouse:

Jesse Thomas