Background
Clay, Irene Gibson was born on April 1, 1929 in Miami, Florida, United States. Daughter of Samuel and Jane (Hanna) Gibson.
advocate educational association administrator
Clay, Irene Gibson was born on April 1, 1929 in Miami, Florida, United States. Daughter of Samuel and Jane (Hanna) Gibson.
Bachelor of Science, St. Augustine's College, Raleigh, North Carolina, 1950. Bachelor, Bethune Cookman College, 1951. Postgraduate, Northwestern University, 1967.
Master of Arts, Hampton University, 1969. Postgraduate, Florida Atlantic University, 1970. Certified administration and supervision, 1989.
Teacher Rosenwald Elementary School, South Bay, Florida, 1951-1959, assistant principal, 1959-1987. Director Lutheran Ministries Head Start Program, Belle Glade, 1987—1990, member advisory board, 2003—2005. Retired
Instructor Palm Beach Community College, Belle Glade, 1988-1991, Glades Center Community School Adult Education, 1989-2000.
Guardian ad litem, 1993-1996. Member Palm Beach County Foster Care review board, 1994-1996. Student mentor, 1993-2000.
Appointed to West County Mental Health Board, 1995. Member Foster Care Review Board, 1996, appointed Economic Development Board, City of Belle Glade, 1999. Board directors Wee Care, Inc., 2004.
Volunteer Noah Incorporated Parenting, 2000-2003, Glades Diamond Retirement & Handicapped Community, 2000-2005. Member advisory board Peppi Head Start, 2004, Pioneer Park Beacon Center, 2004-2005, community volunteer, 2005-2008. Member La Chic Mesdames, Cupidettes, Delta Sigma Theta.
Married Calvin Arthur Clay, November 7, 1952. Children: Sanjena, Calvina.