Background
Martin, Betty S. was born on March 19, 1919 in Milwaukee. Daughter of John Raymond and Lillian Alberta (Goldthorp) Schoonmaker.
minister secondary school educator
Martin, Betty S. was born on March 19, 1919 in Milwaukee. Daughter of John Raymond and Lillian Alberta (Goldthorp) Schoonmaker.
Bachelor cum laude, Lawrence University, 1941. Master of Arts, Northwestern University, 1946. Master Divinity, Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary, 1951.
Secondary mathematics teacher, Lake Mills (Wisconsin) Schools, 1942-1944;
secondary mathematics teacher, Milwaukee Public Schools, 1944-1946;
secondary mathematics teacher, New Castle (Pennsylvania) Schools, 1959-1987;
guidance counselor, West Bend (Wisconsin) School, 1946-1949;
minister, United Methodist Conference, West Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, 1974-1976;
organist, United Methodist Church, Ellwood City, Pennsylvania, since 1979. Tutor, Ellwood City, 1972-1974, Beaver Falls, 1975-1977. District director children's work United Methodist Church, Brocton, New York, 1957-1958.
Teacher mathematics class Adult Literacy, Beaver, Pennsylvania, 1988-1989. Instructor, trainer, associate statecoord. 55 Alive/Mature Driving program AARP, since 1990.
Host American Field Service, 1969-1970, numerous educators, 1972-1994. Director junior choirs, handbell choir with various Methodist Churches. Volunteer Very Special Persons, 1970's.
Board directors American Heart Association, 1987-1989. Freedom writer Amnesty International, since 1990. District director spiritual life United Methodist Women's Society, Grove City District, Pennsylvania, 1960-1963.
Training director CONTACT, Lawrence and Beaver Counties, since 1977. Secretary-treasurer American Field Service, 1970, president, 1971. Secretary Beaver Valley Community Concerts, Beaver Falls, since 1982.
Member American Association of University Women (Educator of Year 1988, Educational Foundation Named Gift award 1994, chairman elementary and secondary education committee 1960, 61, treasurer 1980, 81, chairman international relations 1992), League of Women Voters (editor 1988, 89, correspondent secretary 1994-1995), Outlook Society (secretary 1990-1991), Pi Lambda Theta.
Married Ralph Wilson Martin, June 30, 1951. Children: Janet (Mistress Will Cummings), E. Paul.