Emma Lou Newsom

Background

Newsom, Emma Lou was born on March 21, 1928 in Baton Rouge. Daughter of Jesse A. and Lucille (McKnight) Gurney.

Education

Bachelor, Louisiana State University, 1949; Bachelor of Science, Louisiana State University, 1964; Master of Education, Louisiana State University, 1967.

Career

Speech therapist, Davison School, Atlanta, 1949; graduate assistant, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, 1950; speech and hearing therapist, Ascension Parish, Donaldsonville, Louisiana, 1951; speech and hearing therapist, St. Helena Parish, Greensburg, Louisiana, 1962; speech and hearing therapist, East Baton Rouge Parish, 1964-1968; speech and language consultant, East Baton Rouge Parish, 1968-1980; early childhood consultant, East Baton Rouge Parish, 1980-1985; supervisor student teachers, Louisiana State University, 1964-1980; retired, 1980.

Achievements

• Emma Lou Newsom has been listed as a noteworthy educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Epochal Study Club, Delta Kappa Gamma.

Connections

Married Robert B. Newsom, April 5, 1956 (deceased July 1987). Children: R. Jess, C. Lea.

Father:

Jesse A. Gurney

Mother:

Lucille (McKnight) Gurney

Spouse:

Robert B. Newsom

child:

C. Lea Newsom

child:

R. Jess Newsom