Genevieve Mercedes Richards-Wright

Background

Richards-Wright, Genevieve Mercedes was born on October 20, 0000 in Frederiksted, St. Croix, Virgin Islands, United States. Daughter of Ivan Alexander and Doris Augusta (Griles) Richards.

Education

Bachelor, CUNY, New York City, 1968; Master of Science in Elementary Education, CUNY, Brooklyn, 1973; advanced certified in administration and supervision, CUNY, 1980.

Career

Teacher, New York City Board Education, Brooklyn, 1968-1973, 76-80, 84-88; teacher of library, New York City Board Education, Brooklyn, 1973-1976; teacher of Spanish as a 2d language, New York City Board Education, Brooklyn, 1980-1984; teacher-trainer, New York City Board Education, Brooklyn, 1988-1990; teacher specialist, New York City Teachers Center Consortium, 1990-1991; staff developer, New York City Teachers Center Consortium, since 1991. Member Comprehensive School Improvement Program, Brooklyn, since 1985. Secretary Brooklyn chapter S.M.O.O.T.H. Club, since 1987.

Achievements

• Genevieve Mercedes Richards-Wright has been listed as a noteworthy Educator, trainer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Action team member East Brooklyn Congregations, Brooklyn, since 1984. Teen minister St. Laurence Teen Group, Brooklyn, since 1989. Member ASCD, Association Black Educators New York (charter life), Brooklyn Reading Council.

Connections

Married Van Curtis Wright, May 7, 1977.

Father:

Ivan Alexander Richards

Mother:

Doris Augusta (Griles) Richards

Spouse:

Van Curtis Wright