Jane Gates Dacey

Background

Dacey, Jane Gates was born on April 21, 1936 in Biloxi, Mississippi, United States. Daughter of Oliver Vivian and Pearl Vera (Gill) Dacey.

Education

Bachelor, Louisiana State University, 1958. Master of Education, University Southern Mississippi, 1975. Postgraduate, University South Alabama, 1979.

Career

Claims adjuster Traveler's Insurance Company, New Orleans, 1958—1959. Teacher Spanish Biloxi Public School, 1960—1962. Teacher Science and Spanish Davidson High School, Mobile, Alabama, 1963—1964.

Instructor English Institute Latin American Studies, Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 1964—1965. Teacher elementary school Ocean Springs Public School, since 1966, teacher gifted children, 1977—1980. Chairman City Spelling Bee, 1980—1982.

Achievements

• Jane Gates Dacey has been listed as a noteworthy secondary school educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Active member New Orleans Museum Art. Member of Daughters of the American Revolution, Parent-Teachers Association, P.E.O, National Wildlife Federation, Mississippi Wildlife Federation, National Association Gifted Children, Mississippi Science Teachers Association, Fort Maurepas Reading Council (president 1973), Mississippi Professional Educators, Delta Kappa Gamma (chapter president 1978-1980), Sigma Delta Pi, Phi Delta Kappa.

Connections

Father:

Oliver Vivian Dacey

Mother:

Pearl Vera (Gill) Dacey