Carolyn Ruth Lawson

Background

Lawson, Carolyn Ruth was born on June 11, 1948 in Orlando, Florida, United States. Daughter of Robert Earl and Emma Cleo (Hockaday).

Education

Bachelor, Scripps College, 1977; Master of Arts in Education, Washington State University, 1984.

Career

Administrative assistant, General Telephone, Kennewick, Washington, 1978-1981; computer systems analyst, State of Washington, Olympia, 1981-1983; computer consultant, State of Washington, Olympia, 1983-1984; Human Resource Development specialist, State of Washington, Olympia, 1984-1987; curriculum specialist, Western Washington U., Olympia, 1987-1989; education coordinator, manager resource information center, Western Washington U., Olympia, 1990; test administrator, RGI, Inc., 1991. Consultant, owner Abacus Education & Consulting, Olympia, since 1986.

Achievements

• Carolyn Ruth Lawson has been listed as a noteworthy Educator, consultant by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Chairman Career Planning Resource Council, Scripps College, 1975-1977. Member American Association of University Women (editor 1979-1980), Interagency Trainers Association (chairman 1986-1987), Capital Area Information Processors, Toastmasters (president 1986-1987), City Club Tacoma, Phi Delta Kappa.

Interests

• Avocations: sailing, cycling, sewing, aerobics.

Connections

Married John Calvin Lawson.

Father:

Robert Earl Lawson

Mother:

Emma Cleo (Hockaday) Lawson

Spouse:

John Calvin Lawson.