Background
Castor, Betty was born on May 11, 1941 in Glassboro, New Jersey, United States. Daughter of Joseph L. and Gladys (Wright) Bowe.
Castor, Betty was born on May 11, 1941 in Glassboro, New Jersey, United States. Daughter of Joseph L. and Gladys (Wright) Bowe.
Bachelor, Glassboro State College, 1963. Master of Education, University Miami, 1968.
Commissioner Hillsborough County Board Commissioners, 1972—1976, chairman, 1975—1976. Member Florida State Senate from District 23, 1976—1978, Florida State Senate from District 21, 1982—1986, president pro tempore, 1985—1986. Commissioner education State of Florida, Tampa, 1986—1993.
President University South Florida, 1994—1999, executive director Doctor Kiran C. Patel Center for Global Solutions, since 2007. President National Board Professional Teaching Standards, San Antonio, 2000—2007. Board directors NorthStar Bank, since 2009.
Board member Hillsborough Hospital & Welfare Board, 1972—1976, chairman, 1973—1974. Member Hillsborough County Environmental Protection Commission, 1972—1976, chairman, 1973—1974. Board member Tampa Bay History Center, Hillsborough County Education Foundation, Collins Center for Public Policy.
Member Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council, 1972—1976, Tampa Bay Area Committee on Foreign Relations. Member of League Women Voters (Hillsborough County president 1969-1971).
Children: Katherine, Karen, Frank.