Iona Hyacinth Watson

Background

Watson, Iona Hyacinth was born on May 22, 1951 in Spanish Town, Jamaica, West Indies. Daughter of Melbourne Nathaniel and Omelda Coretta (Foulkes) Burke. came to the United States, 1983.

Education

Bachelor, U. West Indies, 1973; diploma in education, U. West Indies, 1978; Master of Science in Education with honors, CUNY, Brooklyn College, 1992.

Career

Teacher, St. Jago High School, Spanish Town, 1973-1981; training officer, Ministry of the Public Svc., Kingston, Jamaica, 1981-1983; clerical officer, Eagle Affiliates, Brooklyn, 1983-1984; teacher, Pilgrim Christian Academy, Brooklyn, 1984-1985; teacher, Adelphi Institute, Brooklyn, 1985-1987; substitute teacher, Board Education, New York City, 1987-1988; special education teacher, Public School 208, Brooklyn, since 1988. Adjunct instructor Taylor Business Institute, New York City, since 1993.

Achievements

• Iona Hyacinth Watson has been listed as a noteworthy Special education educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Kappa Delta Pi.

Interests

• Avocations: reading, crochet, jogging, singing, cooking.

Connections

Married Ronald Neville Watson, August 26, 1978. Children: Marlon, Marvin.

Father:

Melbourne Nathaniel Burke

Mother:

Omelda Coretta (Foulkes) Burke

Spouse:

Ronald Neville Watson

child:

Marvin Watson

child:

Marlon Watson