Frances Ellen Whitson

Background

Whitson, Frances Ellen was born on December 16, 1947 in Perryton, Texas, United States. Daughter of Jack H. and Ruth Mary Whitson.

Education

Bachelor of Science, West Texas State University, 1969; Master of Education, West Texas State University, 1974.

Career

Elementary teacher, Perryton (Texas) Indiana School District, 1970-1975; elementary teacher, Dumas (Texas) Indiana School District, 1975-1992; teacher, leader reading recovery, Dumas (Texas) Indiana School District, since 1993.

Achievements

• Frances Ellen Whitson has been listed as a noteworthy Reading educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Reading Recovery Council North America, International Reading Association, Texas Reading Association, Classroom Teachers Association, Association Texas Professional Educators (DeltaKappa Gamma (president Kappa Rho chapter 1980-1982).

Interests

• Avocations: reading, hot air ballooning, antiquing.

Connections

Father:

Jack H. Whitson

Mother:

Ruth Mary Whitson