Background
DeLong, Janice Ayers was born on May 8, 1943 in Bedford, Virginia, United States. Daughter of Lloyd Edward and Minnie Hilda (Updike) Ayers.
DeLong, Janice Ayers was born on May 8, 1943 in Bedford, Virginia, United States. Daughter of Lloyd Edward and Minnie Hilda (Updike) Ayers.
Bachelor, Lynchburg College, 1965; Master of Education, Lynchburg College, 1970; Master of Education, Lynchburg College, 1987; postgraduate, Shenandoah U., 1994.
Teacher, Bedford (Virginia) County School System, 1965-1968; social worker, Department Social Superior vena cava syndrome, Bedford, 1969-1970; teacher, Longwood Avenue Christian School, Bedford, 1976-1980; teacher, Timberlake Christian School, Lynchburg, Virginia, 1980-1985; instructor, Liberty U., Lynchburg, Virginia, since 1985. Presentor at numerous reading and children's literature workshops.
Member choir, nursery worker Lakewood Baptist Church, Lynchburg, since 1990. Member International Reading Association, National Council Teachers English, Appalachain Teachers Network, Kappa Delta Pi (Golden Apple award 1990).
Married Elmer Mason Nance, August 22, 1964 (deceased May 16, 1968). Married Robert Edward DeLong, December 3,1970. Children: Michael Anthony, Tonya Lynne, Kara Susanne.
1 stepchild, Kimberly Beth.