Background
McClelland, Helen was born on December 5, 1951 in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
McClelland, Helen was born on December 5, 1951 in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
Diploma in arts, Kennedy-King College, 1971; certified in voice, Sherwood Music College, 1971-1973; Bachelor of Science, Chicago State University, 1975; Master of Arts in Administration, Chicago State University, 1983; D in Administration and Supervision, University of California, 1993.
Teacher Faulkner School, Chicago, 1975-1978. Teacher music Harvey (Illinois) Public School District 152, since 1978. Director music Pleasant Green Missionary Baptist Church, Chicago, since 1971.
Member school board New World Christian Academy, Chicago, since 1988. Board directors South Shore Drill Team, Chicago.
Community worker People United to Save Humanity, Chicago, 1973, Harold Washington Organization, Chicago, 1987. Community educator Chicago Planned Parenthood, 1988. Community counselor Lincoln Community Center, Chicago, 1975.
Member school board District 160, 1994, now vice president. Member Illinois State School Board, 1997-1998. Board directors Operation P.U.S.H.
Vice chairman Illinois Association School Boards, Illinois State Association Board. Board directors Illinois State Association Board, Southern Cook Division, since 2003. Vice president School District #160.
; member Grace Bachelor of Medicine Church. Member Illinois Education Association, National Education Association, Harvey Education Association, Tennis Club, Traveling Club, Phi Delta Kappa, Pi Lambda Theta.
Daughter of Leon Leroy and Willie Jo (Darnell) McC. (divorced September 1981). 1 child, Tasha Renee.