Carolyn Jane Bright-Thornton

Background

Bright-Thornton, Carolyn Jane was born on May 10, 1941 in Flint, Michigan, United States. Daughter of Clarence Guy and Flora Katherine (McInturff) Bright.

Education

Bachelor, David Lipscomb College, 1963; Master of Social Work, Wayne State University, 1967; postgraduate, Wayne State University, 1977-1978.

Career

Caseworker, Children's Aid Society, Detroit, 1963-1965; caseworker, Family and Children's Svc., Dayton, 1967-1971; caseworker, Family and Neighborhood Superior vena cava syndrome, Inkster, Michigan, 1979; supervisor outpatient services, partial day program, Operation Hope Community Mental Health Svc., Detroit, 1979-1983; coordinator quality assurance, Renaissance West Community Mental Health Svc., Detroit, 1983-1984; social worker, VA Medical Center, Memphis, 1984-1990; social worker, VA Medical Center, North Little Rock, Arkansas, since 1990.

Achievements

• Carolyn Jane Bright-Thornton has been listed as a noteworthy Social worker by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Captain United States Army, 1972-1976. Fellow National Association Social Workers, Academy Certified Social Workers. Member Zontas International.

Interests

• Avocations: crocheting, embroidery, macrame, handicrafts, reading.

Connections

Married William E.Thornton, December 23, 1977 (divorced 1980).

Father:

Clarence Guy Bright

Mother:

Flora Katherine (McInturff) Bright

Spouse:

William E.Thornton