Background
Clayton, Ina Smiley was born on March 2, 1924 in Montrose, Mississippi, United States. Daughter of Oscar Ruben and Leverett (Jones) Smiley.
Clayton, Ina Smiley was born on March 2, 1924 in Montrose, Mississippi, United States. Daughter of Oscar Ruben and Leverett (Jones) Smiley.
Bachelor of Science, Jackson State University, 1946. Master of Arts, Syracuse University, 1955. Doctor of Philosophy, United States International University, 1977.
Head teacher, principal, Smith County School, Taylorsville, Mississippi, 1946-1947; supervisor, Covington County School, Collins, Mississippi, 1947-1954; teacher, Nora Dans School, Laurel City, Mississippi, 1955-1956; elementary principal, teacher, Oak Park High School, Laurel, Mississippi, 1956-1967; teacher, Los Angeles School District, 1967-1989.
Active National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. Member National Education Association, California Teachers Association, Urban League, United Methodist Women (president, secretary).
Married Ogia L. Clayton, June 21, 1959. 1 child, Felicia Tulikka.