Frances Banas Leta

Background

Leta, Frances Banas was born on June 19, 1937 in Norwich, Connecticut, United States. Daughter of Stanley and Dorothy (Stearns) Banas.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Eastern Connecticut State University, 1958; postgraduate in journalism, Columbia University Master of Arts, Eastern Connecticut State University, 1976; 6th year certified, U. Connecticut, 1981.

Career

Secondary educator, Norwich Free Academy, since 1958; assistant principal, Norwich Free Academy, since 1989. Substitute teacher Griswold, Bozrah. Lecturer English, writing Eastern Connecticut State College, 1980-1982.

Lecturer English, Mohegan Community College, 1981-1988. Participant numerous workshops.

Achievements

• Frances Banas Leta has been listed as a noteworthy Educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Vice president Norwich Hospital Auxiliary. Past president Norwich College Club. Board directors Norwich Rose Arts.

Past secretary Connecticut Scholastic Press Association. Lay minister Sacred Heart Guild. Softball coach, manager Senior League Girls.

Past pres.Columbia Scholastic Press Association. Member National Council Teacher English, Connecticut Council Teachers English, National Education Association, Conn.Edn. Association, NFA Education Association (past secretary, advisory committeewoman), ASCD, National Association Secondary School Prins., Business and Professional Women's Club, Kappa Delta Pi, Delta Kappa Gamma.

Interests

• Avocations: travel, crewel, interior decorating, furniture refinishing, reading.

Connections

Married Louis P. Leta, July 12, 1958. Children: L. Paul III, Maureen Elizabeth.

Father:

Stanley Banas

Mother:

Dorothy (Stearns) Banas

Spouse:

Louis P. Leta

child:

Maureen Elizabeth Leta

child:

L. Paul III Leta