Background
Ward, Iva Nell Bell was born on August 29, 1949 in Grapeland, Texas, United States. Daughter of Frenchie and Eunice (Smith) Bell.
Ward, Iva Nell Bell was born on August 29, 1949 in Grapeland, Texas, United States. Daughter of Frenchie and Eunice (Smith) Bell.
Bachelor of Science, Texas Southern University, 1978. Master in Education Mid-Management, P.V. Agricultural and Mechanical University, 1998.
Teacher special education, Houston Indiana School District, 1978-1985; reading specialist, program coordinator, Houston Indiana School District, since 1990. Member steering committee Mayor's Hearing on Children and Youth, 1990, steering committee for restructuring Houston Indiana School District, 1991, shared decision making committee for School Campus.
Active City of Houston Task Force for Infant Mortality Rate, 1993. Coordinator 21st Century Community Learning Center. Member National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, National Women of Achievement (youth advisor, spelling bee coordinator, VI coordinator, Golden Apple award 1992), Association Texas Professional Teachers, Houston Federation Teachers (service and recruitment committee 1985-1986), International Platform Association, Houston Area Alliance of Black School Educators, Africa American Reclaiming Our Community, Iota Phi Lambda (Southeast area coordinator, Very Important Person).
Married Edward K. Ward Junior, September 1969 (divorced 1972). Children: Eric Kendrick, Edward Kelly III.