Background
Best, Dana Jo was born on August 1, 1952 in Ajo, Arizona, United States. Daughter of Leo Gibson and Evelyn Louise (Westerbrook) Best.
Best, Dana Jo was born on August 1, 1952 in Ajo, Arizona, United States. Daughter of Leo Gibson and Evelyn Louise (Westerbrook) Best.
Bachelor in Elementary Education, Northern Arizona University, 1974. Reading Specialist Endorsement, Northern Arizona University, 1989. Master of Education in Counseling, University Arizona, 1983.
Elementary teacher, Picacho (Arizona) Schools, 1974-1975; bookkeeper, Kelly-Springfield, Tucson, 1976-1977; various secretary positions, Insurance and Advisory Company, Tucson, 1977-1978; library clerk II, U. Arizona Library., Tucson, 1978-1980; library clerk, student assistant, U. Arizona Library., Tucson, 1980-1983; rehabilitation counselor, Winslow, Arizona, 1983-1984; primary school teacher, Chinle (Arizona) Unified School District, since 1989. Member gifted education committee Chinle Unified School District, 1992-1993.
Co-founder Project Pals, Chinle Unified School District, 1991-1992, founder school gardening project, 1991-1992. Member ARBA, Chinle Education Association (negotiations team 1990-1996, chairman 1996).