Background
Ford-Richards, Jane Marie was born on February 2, 1948 in South Weymouth, Massachusetts, United States. Daughter of Bernard Francis and Ingrid (Caspersen) Ford.
school psychometrician and psychologist
Ford-Richards, Jane Marie was born on February 2, 1948 in South Weymouth, Massachusetts, United States. Daughter of Bernard Francis and Ingrid (Caspersen) Ford.
Student, University Massachusetts, 1968. Student, University Iowa, 1969. Bachelor in Psychology, Jacksonville (Alabama) State University, 1977.
Master of Science in Counseling, Jacksonville (Alabama) State University, 1979. Doctor of Philosophy in School Psychology, University Alabama, Tuscaloosa, 1992.
Teacher, program director Family Learning Center,, Parent Cooperative Preschool, Jacksonville, 1974-1975; school consultant, Calhoun-Cleburne Mental Health Board, Anniston, Alabama, 1977-1979; mental health consultant Head Start, Calhoun-Cleburne Mental Health Board, Anniston, Alabama, 1978-1979; outpatient therapist, Calhoun-Cleburne Mental Health Board, Anniston, Alabama, 1979-1980; supervisor group homes, Calhoun-Cleburne Mental Health Board, Anniston, Alabama, 1980-1984; school psychometrist and psychologist, Anniston City Board Education, since 1984. Secretary Mental Retardation Advisory Council, Anniston, 1982-1983.
Secretary, board directors Parents Anonymous, Anniston, 1983-1984. Member National Association of School Psychologists, Alabama Association School Psychologists (treasurer 1989-1991), Council for Exceptional Children, Association for Retarded Citiesns Calhoun County (vice president 1983-1984, president 1984-1986, Distinguished Service award 1981), Phi Kappa Phi, Kappa Delta Pi.
Married Stephen Carleton Bitgood, May 4, 1968 (divorced January 1984). Children: Kristin C., Kacey L. Married George David Richards, May 12, 1990.