Deborah B. Criswell

Background

Criswell, Deborah B. was born on June 25, 1957 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, United States. Daughter of Mack Buchanan and Ruby Johnson.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Secondary Edition and English, U. Memphis, 1988; Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction, U. Tennessee, 1990.

Career

Deli manager, Q Mart, Newbern, Tennessee, 1978-1982; administrative assistant, QPS, Inc., Memphis, 1983-1989; teacher special education, Lauderdale Middle School, Ripley, Tennessee, 1989-1993; teacher English and journalism, Ripley H.S., 1993-1997; special education teacher, Ripley H.S., since 1997.

Achievements

• Deborah B. Criswell has been listed as a noteworthy Secondary education educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Volunteer March of Dimes, 1981-1997, Dyer County Literacy Council, Dyersburg, Tennessee, 1990-1992, Right to Life, Memphis, 1984-1987. Student representative Dyer County Chapter on Mental Retardation, 1974-1975. Member National Education Association, Tennessee Education Association, National Council Teachers English, Lauderdale County Education Association (executive vd.

1992-1994, secretary 1995-1996, president-elect since 1997).

Interests

• Avocations: reading, writing.

Connections

Married John W. Criswell, December 23, 1989. 1 child, Jonathan Aaron.

Father:

Mack Buchanan

Mother:

Ruby Johnson

Spouse:

John W. Criswell

child:

Jonathan Aaron Criswell