Debra Ann Thornton

Background

Thornton, Debra Ann was born on July 15, 1953 in Valparaiso, Indiana, United States. Daughter of Daniel Edward and Marlene Joan (Harrington) Darner.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Indiana State University, 1976; Master of Science, Indiana State University, 1979.

Career

Special education teacher, Kankakee Valley School Corporation, Wheatfield, Indiana, since 1976.

Achievements

• Debra Ann Thornton has been listed as a noteworthy Special education educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Council for Exceptional Children, International Reading Association, KanKaKee Valley Reading Association, Indiana State Teachers Association (delegate to representative assembly 1991-1993), KanKaKee Valley Teachers Association (correspondent secretary 1986, negotiation team 1988-1993, discussion team 1983), Qualified Mental Retardation Professionals.

Interests

• Avocations: tole painting, reading, cross stitching.

Connections

Married Richard Michael Thornton, October 20, 1979. 1 child, Sarah Marlene.

Father:

Daniel Edward Darner

Mother:

Marlene Joan (Harrington) Darner

Spouse:

Richard Michael Thornton

child:

Sarah Marlene Thornton