Background
McKenzie, Floretta Dukes was born on August 19, 1935 in Lakeland, Florida, United States. Daughter of Ruth (Jeter) Dukes.
McKenzie, Floretta Dukes was born on August 19, 1935 in Lakeland, Florida, United States. Daughter of Ruth (Jeter) Dukes.
Bachelor of Science, District of Columbia Teachers College, 1956. Master of Arts, Howard University, 1957. Doctor of Education, George Washington University, 1985.
Honorary Doctor of Laws, Williams College, 1983. Doctor of Hebrew Literature (honorary), Trinity College, Washington, 1982. Doctor of Laws (honorary), Georgetown University, 1986.
Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), Catholic University, 1987.
Teacher public schools, Baltimore, 1957-1967. Teacher Washington, 1957-1967. Assistant superintendent, deputy District of Columbia Public Schools, 1969-1974.
Assistant superintendent Montgomery Public Schools, Rockville, Maryland, 1974-1977. Assistant deputy superintendent Maryland State Department Education, Baltimore, 1977-1979. Deputy assistant secretary United States Department Education, Washington, 1979-1981.
Superintendent District of Columbia Public Schools, since 1981. Consultant College Entrance Board, Washington, National Institute of Education Urban Superintendent Network, since 1980. Education consultant Ford Foundation, Washington, 1981.
Member Washington Area Study Council, National Conference of Christians and Jews, Phi Delta Kappa, Gamma Theta Upsilon.
Children– Kevin D., Dona R.