Janet Gail Byrne

Background

Byrne, Janet Gail was born on May 29, 1952 in Jamestown, Tennessee, United States. Daughter of Harold Boyde and Vella Pearlene (Smith) Owens.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Tennessee Technology U., 1974; Master of Science, U. Tennessee, 1977; Doctor of Education, Vanderbilt University, 1989.

Career

Associate extension agent, leader, U. Tennessee Agricultural Extension Svc., Spencer, 1974-1976; executive director, Roane State Community Child Center, Harriman, Tennessee, 1976-1986; associate professor, Roane State Community College, Harriman, 1986-1989; associate dean humanities and education, Roane State Community College, Harriman, 1989-1992; professor education, since 1992.

Achievements

• Janet Gail Byrne has been listed as a noteworthy Community college educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member National Association for Education of Young Children, Kappa Omicron Phi, Pi Lambda Theta, Delta Kappa Gamma.

Connections

Married Thomas Edward Byrne, December 21, 1973.

Father:

Harold Boyde Owens

Mother:

Vella Pearlene (Smith) Owens

Spouse:

Thomas Edward Byrne