Background
Steel, Gayla Ruth was born on July 20, 1933 in Perry, New York, United States. Daughter of Robert Ledlie and Margaret Ruth (Splatt) Moag.
Steel, Gayla Ruth was born on July 20, 1933 in Perry, New York, United States. Daughter of Robert Ledlie and Margaret Ruth (Splatt) Moag.
Bachelor in English summa cum laude, Northern Illinois University, 1978. Master of Arts in English with distinctions, Northern Illinois University, 1980. Doctor of Philosophy, Northern Illinois University, 1991.
Instructor English Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, 1979-1987, lecturer English department, 1983-1987. Private tutor Geneva, since 1994. Member scoring team Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, 1982, Scholastic Testing Service, Carol Stream, Illinois, 1983.
Member American Association of University Women, Modern Language Association, Midwest Modern Language Association, National Museum Women Arts.
Married Paul Kent Steel, October 12, 1957. Children: Marla Ruth Steel Clement, Esther Elizabeth Steel Barclay, David Kent Steel.