Evelyn Claire Ferguson

Background

Ferguson, Evelyn Claire was born on October 22, 1915 in Simcoe, Ontario, Canada. Arrived in the United States, 1942. Daughter of Charles Herbert and Leeta Belva (Wood) Fick.

Education

Associate of Arts, Bakersfield College, 1964. Bachelor with honors (scholar), Fresno State College, 1966. Master of Arts, Fresno State University, 1970.

Career

Elementary teacher, California, 1966—1968. Miller-Unruh reading specialist, 1968—1972. Coordinator early childhood program California State College, Bakersfield, 1972—1973, special programs coordinator, 1973—1974.

Director California Demonstration Program in Reading, from 1974. Adjustment lecturer California State College, Bakersfield, 1971—1972. Consultant and presenter program writing to regional, state conferences.

Achievements

• Evelyn Claire Ferguson has been listed as a noteworthy director, educational consultant by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

President Wayside Parent-Teachers Association, 1955—1956, Bakersfield Council Parent-Teachers Association, 1957—1958. Secretary and area director 7th District Parent-Teachers Association, 1958—1960. Member of American Association of University Women, Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, Parent-Teachers Association (life honorary), National Council Teachers English, Association California School Administrators, Fresno Area Reading Council, International Reading Association (director Kern council since 1972, president Kern council 1978-1979, executive board Kern council), Reading Specialists California, Delta Kappa Gamma (executive board).

Connections

Married Ernest Wayne Ferguson, June 12, 1941 (deceased ). Children: Donald Wayne, Alan Wood.