Background
Bennett, Elizabeth McSpadden was born on October 10, 1943 in Birmingham, Alabama, United States. Daughter of Jack Dobbs and Louise (Lathrop) McS.
Bennett, Elizabeth McSpadden was born on October 10, 1943 in Birmingham, Alabama, United States. Daughter of Jack Dobbs and Louise (Lathrop) McS.
Bachelor in Physics and Mathematics, Hollins College, 1965; Doctor of Education, University of Virginia, 1989.
Teacher science, Durham (North Carolina) Academy, 1968-1969; teacher math, computers, physical exercise, Buford Junior High School, Charlottesville, Virginia, 1969-1971; teacher math, computers, physical exercise, St. Academy, Charlotte, North Carolina, 1972; teacher math, computers, physical exercise, Hebrew Academy, Charlotte, 1974; math teacher open school, West Charlotte High School, 1975-1976; specialist physical science, Science Museum Charlotte, 1981-1984; assistant to director special projects, Science Museum Charlotte, 1984-1985; music consultant, Triangle Children's Museum, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 1988-1990; director, North Carolina State Museum Natural Sciences, Raleigh, since 1990.
Co-chair, chair Citizens' Advisory Group, Charlotte, 1974-1975. Member Charlotte Mechlenburg School Board, 1978-1985, member executive board North Carolina People for the American Way, Raleigh, since 1989. Member Junior League, Orange County, North Carolina, since 1989.
Member American Association Museum, American Association Youth Museum, Association Science Tech Centers, National Science Teachers Association, National Association for Research in Science Teaching, Junior League.
Married Walter Hartwell Bennett Junior, June 25, 1966. Children: Kelly Elizabeth Purcell, William Hartwell.