Helen Foster James

Background

James, Helen Foster was born on September 3, 1951 in San Diego, California, United States. Daughter of Seth Charles and Naomi Charlene Foster.

Education

Bachelor, San Diego State University, 1973; Master of Education, San Diego State University, 1980; DEd, Northern Arizona U., 1990.

Career

Elementary teacher, Jamul (California) School District, 1978-1982; media specialist, San Diego (California) County Office Education, 1982-1989; coordinator library media services, Santee (California) School District, 1989-1996; coordinator library media services, San Diego State University, since 1996. Publications advisory board Ednl Horizons, Bloomington, Indiana, 1988-1992. Advisory board member School Book Fairs, St. Petersburg, Florida, 1993-1995.

Committee member California Young Reader Medal Committee, California, 1994-1995.

Achievements

• Helen Foster James has been listed as a noteworthy Education director by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Advisory consultant San Diego (California) Children's Museum, 1982-1994. Board member Carlsbad (California) Children's Museum, 1994-1996. Member International Reading Association, California Teachers English, Society Children's Book Writer's and Illustrators, Greater San Diego Reading Association (president 1985-1986, board member, award of excellence 1993), Pi Lambda Theta (com.mem., Anna Tracey Memorial award 1993).

Interests

• Avocations: hiking, camping, backpacking.

Connections

Married Robert Paul James, May 25, 1987.

Father:

Seth Charles Foster

Mother:

Naomi Charlene Foster

Spouse:

Robert Paul James