Background
Gebo, Emma Marie Joki was born on January 1, 1945 in Billings, Montana, United States. Daughter of Waino August and Vera H. (Luoma) Joki.
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Emma Marie Joki Gebo
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Bachelor of Science in Home Economics, Montana State University, 1966; Master of Education, U. Montana, 1971; Doctor of Philosophy Vocational Education Administration, Colorado State University, 1988.
Career
Substitute teacher, various cities, Idaho, Montana, 1967-1974;
adult instructor, Fashion Fabrics, Pocatello, Idaho., 1975-1976;
instructor clothing and teacher education, Idaho State University, Pocatello, 1975-1980;
department chairman teacher education, Idaho State University, Pocatello, 1980-1992;
professor, Idaho State University, Pocatello, 1992-1993, 94-. President, chief operating officer Crafts, Inc., Ben Franklin franchise. Secretary-treasurer, chief operating officer Super Save Drug, Inc., The Outlet, Inc.
Member Idaho Council on Vocational Education, since 1992, president, since 1995. Member Ben Franklin Retail Stores, Inc. National Advisory Council, since 1995, Southeast Idaho Private Industry Council, since 1995, chairman school to work committee.
Chairman Idaho State University College Business Entrepreneurship/Small Business Development Advisory Council.
Achievements
Membership
Member Idaho Home Economics Association (president 1983-1985, Distinguished Home Economist award 1985), Home Economics Education Association (secretary 1989-1991, publications board 1986-1987), National Association Teacher Educators Vocational Home Economics (newsletter editor 1986, secretary 1989-1990, publications board since 1992), American Association of Family and Consumes Sciences (national leader award 1995), American Home Economics Association (by-laws com.1983-1985), American Vocational Association, National Future Homemakers American (honorary Idaho chapter, teacher task force 1984-1988), Greater Pocatello Chamber of Commerce (president 1993-1994), Pocatello Chiefs (Athena award 1995).
Interests
Connections
Married David Ray Gebo, September 12, 1964. Children: Lorri D., Paul A., Robyn J.
Awards
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Named Outstanding Young Women of America, 1978-1981, Pocatello Distinguished Young Woman, Jayceettes, 1981. American Vocational Association fellow, Ellen S. Richards fellow, 1987.Named Outstanding Young Women of America, 1978-1981, Pocatello Distinguished Young Woman, Jayceettes, 1981. American Vocational Association fellow, Ellen S. Richards fellow, 1987.