Connie Michelle Briggs

Background

Briggs, Connie Michelle was born on July 13, 1954 in Sherman, Texas, United States. Daughter of Alfred Clayton and Marvadeen Lee (Rind) Craft.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, Southeastern Oklahoma State University, 1976; Master of Education, Southeastern Oklahoma State University, 1981; Master of Arts in Reading, Southeastern Oklahoma State University, 1988; Doctor of Philosophy in Reading, U. North Texas, 1994.

Career

Elementary teacher, Colbert (Oklahoma) Public Schools, 1976-1989; 8th grade computer teacher, Denison (Texas) Public Schools, 1989-1990; teaching fellow, U. North Texas, Denton, 1992; assistant professor elementary education, Southeastern Oklahoma State University, Durant, 1990-1995; director professional development school, assistant professor elementary education, Emporia (Kansas) State University, since 1995.

Achievements

• Connie Michelle Briggs has been listed as a noteworthy Education educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Kansas Higher Education Reading Professionals (president elect 1996-1997), Bryan County Reading Association (president 1994-1995), Association Teacher Educators, Internat.Reading Association, National Council Teachers English, College Reading Association (editorial board 1994-1996), Alpha Upsilon Alpha, Delta Kappa Gamma.

Interests

• Avocations: reading, travel, outdoor activities.

Connections

Married Coy Wayne Briggs, April 4, 1974. Children: Justin Coy, Joshua Clayton.

Father:

Alfred Clayton Craft

Mother:

Marvadeen Lee (Rind) Craft

Spouse:

Coy Wayne Briggs

child:

Joshua Clayton Briggs

child:

Justin Coy Briggs