Background
Burks, Gladys Peeples was born on December 29, 1928 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States. Daughter of Robert James and Pauline (White) Peeples.
Burks, Gladys Peeples was born on December 29, 1928 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States. Daughter of Robert James and Pauline (White) Peeples.
Bachelor in Social Science, Western Michigan University, 1970. Master of Arts in Elementary Education, Western Michigan University, 1972. Master of Education, Michigan State University, 1977.
Doctor of Philosophy, Michigan State University, 1986.
Service observer Michigan Bell Telephone, Benton Harbor, Michigan, 1952-1970. Head start director Tri-County Action Agency, 1969-1970. Teacher Benton Harbor Area Schools, 1970-1973, elementary principal, 1973-1974, coordinator compensatory program, 1974-1980, director state federal program, since 1980.
Creator educational program Project Help, United States Department Education, 1976. Trainer Willow Run School District, Michigan, 1976, Michigan Department Education, Lansing, since 1977. Adjunct instructor Michigan State University, East Lansing, since 1980.
President Southwest Michigan Women Political Coalition, Berrien County, 1987. Member American Association of University Women, Business and Professional Women (Women of Year 1980), Michigan Association Supervision and Curriculum Development (secretary board), Western Minority Association (distinguished alumni 1982), College Education Alumni Association (board directors), Squaws Inc., Phi Delta Kappa, Delta Kappa Gamma.
1 child, Beverly Kim.