Background
Willis, Jakie Arleta was born in Richland, Georgia, United States. Daughter of Jacob C.W. and Ardella (Alford) Williams.
Willis, Jakie Arleta was born in Richland, Georgia, United States. Daughter of Jacob C.W. and Ardella (Alford) Williams.
Bachelor of Science, Albany State College, 1951; Master of Arts, New York University, 1957.
Teacher, Stewart County, Lumpkin, Georgia, 1951-1963; teacher, Stratford Board Education, Stratford, Connecticut, 1963-1992; interim principal Honeyspot House,, Stratford Academy retired, since 1992.
Member Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, National Education Association, Stratford Education.Assn. (secretary 1965-1967, president 1980-1981), Connecticut Education Association, Alpha Kappa Alpha (president Bridgeport, Connecticut chapter 1985-1989), Semper Fidelis Club, Inc. (secretary since 1996), Richland H&I School Alumni Association, Inc.
(president since 1995).
Married Frank A. Willis (deceased). Children: Beverly Donita, Reginald Tyronne.