Betty Becker-Theye

Background

Becker-Theye, Betty was born on October 10, 1935 in St. Joseph, Missouri, United States. Daughter of Raleigh B. and Charlotte (Detrick) Friend.

Education

Bachelor, Washburn University, 1963. Master of Science, Emporia State University, 1967. Doctor of Philosophy, State University of New York, Binghamton, 1979.

Career

Foreign language teacher Northern Hill Junior High, Topeka, 1963-1967. Lecturer Spanish Washburn University, 1965-1967. Professor foreign language University Nebraska, Kearney, since 1967.

Cons./evaluator North Center Association, Chicago, since 1985.

Achievements

• Betty Becker-Theye has been listed as a noteworthy Academic dean by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Campaign manager candidate for Nebraska legislation Kearney, 1984. Volunteer translator American Red Cross Language Bank, Kearney, since 1980. Member Nebraska Hispanic Awareness Center, Kearney, 1980-1990.

Board directors Nebraska Art Collection, Kearney, since 1983, Kearney State College Foundation, Kearney, since 1986, Kearney Area Symphony, since 1989, Nebraska Humanities Council, since 1991. Member American Translators Association (chair awards committee 1987-1990), Modern Language Association, American Comparative Association, Philanthropic Educational Organization (P.E.O.), Alpha Omicron Pi (Recognition award 1971).

Connections

Married Larry D. Theye, July 8, 1978. 1 child, David Becker.

Father:

Raleigh B. Friend

Mother:

Charlotte (Detrick) Friend

Spouse:

Larry D. Theye

child:

David Becker Becker-Theye