Background
Benefield, Elizabeth Kathleen was born on December 30, 1949 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Daughter of John Thomas and Elizabeth Theresa (Marlin) Keenan.
Benefield, Elizabeth Kathleen was born on December 30, 1949 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Daughter of John Thomas and Elizabeth Theresa (Marlin) Keenan.
A, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, Gautier, 1970; Bachelor in English and Journalism, University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, 1973; Master of Education, University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, 1980.
Elementary teacher, Kreole Elementary-Moss Point (Mississippi) Schools, 1974-1989; coordinator alternative school, Moss Point Schools, 1989-1990; principal, Orange Lake Elementary, Moss Point, 1990-1996; principal, Ed Mayo Junior H.S., Moss Point, since 1996.
Member National Education Association, ASCD, National Council Teachers of English.
Married Kevin Dale Benefield, June 2, 1973. Children: Elizabeth Theresa, Kevin Keenan, Patrick Joseph.