Chris Vinsonhaler

Background

Vinsonhaler, Chris was born on November 30, 1956 in Ocala, Florida, United States. Daughter of Henry and Dorothy Martin.

Education

Bachelor of Science in English, U. Georgia, Athens, 1978; Master of Arts in English, U. North Carolina, Chapel Hill, 1983; Master of Library Science, University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, 1990.

Career

Reporter, The Mississippi Press, Pascagoula, 1987-1988; reporter, The Sun Herald, Ocean Springs, Mississippi, 1988-1990; bureau chief Jackson County, The Sun Herald, Ocean Springs, Mississippi, 1989-1990; columnist, The Clarion Ledger, Jackson, Mississippi, 1991-1994; librarian, Westminster Academy, Gulfport, Mississippi, 1991-1993; associate, Marian Wingo & Associations, Ocean Springs, since 1991. Organizer, director Great Oaks Storytelling Festival, Ocean Springs, Friends of Folk, Camp Inspire.

Achievements

• Chris Vinsonhaler has been listed as a notable Storyteller, musician, consultant by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Association of University Women, National Storytelling Association.

Interests

• Avocations: singing, writing, dancing, poetry, sailing.

Connections

Married John S. Weldon, June 14, 1980 (divorced 1989). Children: Anna Margaret Vinsonhaler Weldon, Morgan Elaine Vinsonhaler Weldon.

Father:

Henry Martin

Mother:

Dorothy Martin

Spouse:

John S. Weldon

child:

Morgan Elaine Vinsonhaler Weldon Vinsonhaler

child:

Anna Margaret Vinsonhaler Weldon Vinsonhaler