Background
Wong, Betty Jean was born on March 15, 1949 in Leland, Mississippi, United States.
Wong, Betty Jean was born on March 15, 1949 in Leland, Mississippi, United States.
Bachelor of Science, Mississippi State University, 1971. Master of Education, Delta State University, 1973.
Assistant general manager Station WJPR, Greenville, Mississippi, 1972—1973. Career development specialist Greenville Municipal School District, 1973—1974. Instructional materials specialist research, curriculum unit Mississippi State University, Jackson, 1974—1976, research specialist, 1976—1977, research curricula specialist, 1977—1979.
Coordinator teacher education vocational division Mississippi Department Education, 1979—1980, assistant state director supportive services section vocational division, 1980—1985, division director, since 1985. Consultant on career education.
Member of American Association of University Women, Mississippi Personnel and Guidance Associations (executive board, chairman professional development task force, chairman convention 1980), Mississippi Vocational Association, American Vocational Association (one of 16 Outstanding Women in Vocational Administration).
Daughter of Suey (Henry) and Pon Chu (Lam) Wong.