Dorothy Ruth Armstrong Newton

Background

Newton, Dorothy Ruth Armstrong was born on September 8, 1923 in Dallas, Texas, United States. Daughter of Albert Frederick and Mayme B. (Miller) Armstrong.

Education

Bachelor, University Texas, Arlington, 1967, Master of Arts, 1973. Administrator"s certified North Texas State University, 1980.

Career

Secretary Reconstrn. Finance Corporation Civil Service Commission, Washington, 1941—1942. Teacher Jefferson Middle School, Grand Prairie, Texas, 1968—1969, Grand Prairie High School, 1969—1981, assistant principal, 1981—1985. Principal, alternative education center Grand Prairie Indiana School District, 1985—1988.

Retired, 1988; With Women's Reserve United States Marine Corps, 1943-1945.

Achievements

• Dorothy Ruth Armstrong Newton has been listed as a noteworthy principal by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served with Women"s Reserve, United States Marine Corps, 1943-1945. Certified teacher for life, certified school administrator, Texas. Member Association Supervision and Curriculum Development, National Association Secondary Prins., Texas Association Secondary Schools Prins., Grand Prairie Prins.

Association, Association Texas Professional Educators (local treasurer 1980-1981), American Association of University Women, Rejabian.

Connections

Married James L. Newton, March.27, 1942. Children: Diana Jay, Rena Kathleen, Carole Ruth.

Father:

Albert Frederick Armstrong

Mother:

Mayme B. (Miller) Armstrong

Spouse:

James L. Newton

child:

Diana Jay Newton

child:

Rena Kathleen Newton

child:

Carole Ruth Newton