Background
Karanovich, Frances Ann Bridger was born on May 24, 1947 in Tallapoosa, Missouri, United States. Daughter of Hardigrew Charles and Elizabeth Roberta (DeProw) Bridger.
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Frances Ann Bridger Karanovich
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Frances Ann Bridger Karanovich, American Superintendent, consultant. Named Outstanding Young Educator Edwardsville Junior Chamber of Commerce, 1975, Georgia Science.Tchr. of the Year Georgia Science Teachers Association, Atlanta, 1981; recipient Science Dissertation of the Year Georgia Academy Science, Georgia, 1981, Scout Spirit award Cub Scouts of America, 1986, Excellence in Leadership award Georgia Board of Education, Atlanta, 1989.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Education, Southern Illinois U., Edwardsville, 1971; Master of Education, Southern Illinois U., Edwardsville, 1973; Doctor of Philosophy, Georgia State University, 1981.
Career
Teacher, Edwardsville Unit School District, 1971-1977;
graduate teacher assistant, Georgia State University, Atlanta, 1977-1978;
teacher, Arbor Station Elementary School, Douglasville, Georgia, 1978-1980;
middle school teacher, Fairplay Middle School, Douglasville, 1980-1982;
basic skills test program teacher, Lithia Springs (Georgia) High School, 1982-1983;
assistant principal, Stewart Middle School, Douglasville, 1983-1984;
principal, Bill Arp Elementary School, Douglasville, 1984-1989;
assistant superintendent, Dade County Board of Education, Trenton, Georgia, 1989-1992;
assistant superintendent, Coffee County Board Education, Douglas, Georgia, 1992-1993;
superintendent, Putnam County School District 535, Granville, Illinois, since 1993. Adjunct Professor Mercer U., Douglasville, 1985-1987. Speaker, consultant Georgia school systems, 1978-1993.
Consultant Regional Education Svc. Agency, Rome, Georgia, 1989-1993.
Achievements
Membership
Day Camp director Cub Scouts of America, Douglas and Paulding Counties, Georgia, 1983-1988. Member Dade County Chamber of C., since 1989. Member Georgia Association Curriculum Instruction Suprs.
(president since 1991, Supervisor of Year 1993), Georgia Association Ednl. Leaders (Outstanding Ednl. Leader 1989), Georgia Association Suprs. and Curriculum Dirs.
(newsletter editor since 1990, President award1991, 92), Delta Kappa Gamma (president 1987-1989).
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Married WayneTruman Karanovich, March 11, 1978. Children: Kim, Tim, Stuart, Wayne, Brett, Kris.
Awards
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Named Outstanding Young Educator Edwardsville Junior Chamber of Commerce, 1975, Georgia Science.Tchr. of the Year Georgia Science Teachers Association, Atlanta, 1981. Recipient Science Dissertation of the Year Georgia Academy Science, Georgia, 1981, Scout Spirit award Cub Scouts of America, 1986, Excellence in Leadership award Georgia Board of Education, Atlanta, 1989.Named Outstanding Young Educator Edwardsville Junior Chamber of Commerce, 1975, Georgia Science.Tchr. of the Year Georgia Science Teachers Association, Atlanta, 1981. Recipient Science Dissertation of the Year Georgia Academy Science, Georgia, 1981, Scout Spirit award Cub Scouts of America, 1986, Excellence in Leadership award Georgia Board of Education, Atlanta, 1989.