Background
Smith, Clara May Freeman was born on August 28, 1912 in Flushing, Michigan, United States. Daughter of Arthur Milton and Anna Bell (Rush) Freeman.
Smith, Clara May Freeman was born on August 28, 1912 in Flushing, Michigan, United States. Daughter of Arthur Milton and Anna Bell (Rush) Freeman.
Bachelor of Science, Eastern Michigan University, 1939. Master of Arts, Northwestern University, 1942. Postgraduate, Michigan State University, 1943.
Doctor of Philosophy, University Michigan, 1962.
Instructor, National College Education, Evanston, Illinois, 1943-1945; assistant professor, Eastern Michigan U., Ypsilanti, 1946-1963; assistant professor, Auburn (Alabama) U., 1965; assistant professor, Kent (Ohio) U., 1966-1967; assistant professor, North-East Missouri State College, Kirksville, 1969; elementary teacher, Lansing (Michigan) Public Schools now retired, Lansing (Michigan) Public Schools.
Member Citizens Against Government Waste. Board advisors American Biographical Institute Regional Association. International director Distinguished Leadership.
Chairman and treasurer social services Thrift Shop, Ypsilanti. Member Habitat for Humanity, First Baptist Church, Ypsilanti, Republican National Candidate Trust. Charter member Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation.
Member of advisory board American Biographical Institute. Teacher class-adult Sunday school. Volunteer various civic organizations Fellow British International Federal International Biographical Association.
Member National Education Association, AARP, Michigan Education Association, Washtenaw Area Retired Persons, Museum Women in Arts.
Married Russell Frederick Smith, December 21, 1952. Stepchildren: Margaret Ann, Adelaide Smith Harris, James Edward.