Deborah Abdo McRae

Background

McRae, Deborah Abdo was born on August 13, 1954 in Syracuse, New York, United States. Daughter of Kamal George and Betty J. A.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Education cum laude, State University of New York, Fredonia, 1976; MSEd cum laude, State University of New York, Cortland, 1982; Educational Specialist, Barry U., 1997.

Career

Teacher, E. Syracuse (New York) Minoa School District, 1976-1979; trainer, bookkeeper, Winn Dixie Store, Inc., Pompano Beach, Florida, 1985-1986; assistant director, Angel's Ark Preschool, West Palm Beach, Florida, 1985-1986; teacher, Palm Beach County School District, West Palm Beach, 1986-1992; resource teacher Title I, Palm Beach County School District, West Palm Beach, 1992-1994; language arts specialist, Palm Beach County School District, West Palm Beach, 1994-1996; magnet coordinator, Palm Beach County School District, West Palm Beach, 1996-1998; performance development specialist, Palm Beach County School District, West Palm Beach, since 1998. Educational consultant Houghton Miflin, Boston, since 1995, Grolier Classrrom Publs., Danbury, Connecticut, 1995-1996.

Achievements

• Deborah Abdo McRae has been listed as a noteworthy School administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member ASCD, Palm Beach County Reading Council (president 1995-1996, treasurer since 1996), Florida Reading Association, International Reading Association, National Council Teachers of English, Phi Delta Kappa, Delta Kappa Gamma (secretary, 2nd vice president since 1988).

Interests

• Avocations: quilting, cross-stitch, cooking, piano.

Connections

Married Dennis A. McRae, July 29, 1990.

Father:

Kamal George A.

Mother:

Betty J. A.

Spouse:

Dennis A. McRae