Jean Carol Layton

Background

Layton, Jean Carol was born on December 15, 1951 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States. Daughter of Leon E. and Olive A. (Almond) Layton.

Education

Bachelor cum laude, Sioux Falls College, 1974. Master of Arts, University South Dakota, 1982. Master of Education, South Dakota State University, 1985.

Doctor of Philosophy, University Nebraska, 1989.

Career

Reporter Argus-Leader, Sioux Falls, 1975-1978. Teacher Harrisburg (South Dakota) Schools, 1978-1979, Hudson (South Dakota) Schools, 1979-1981. Public relations specialist University South Dakota, Vermillion, 1981-1983.

Academy director Kilian Community College, Sioux Falls, 1983-1988. Counselor Parker (South Dakota) Schools, 1988-1990. Coordinator Non-Profit Grants Assistance, Madison, South Dakota, since 1990.

Adjunct instructor Sioux Falls College, 1984-1987. Consultant Center Development Disabilities, University South Dakota, Vermillion, 1988-1989.

Achievements

• Jean Carol Layton has been listed as a noteworthy non-profit organization executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Certified lay speaker South Dakota Methodist Church, since 1981. Board member United Methodist Church, Canton, South Dakota, 1983-1985. Leader Girl Scouts United States of America, Canton, 1980-1984.

Member board higher education South Dakota Methodist Church, 1988-1992. Member National Society Fund Raising Executives, South Dakota Business and Professional Women (state president 1986-1987, Young Careerist 1983).

Interests

• Avocations: singing, writing.

Connections

Father:

Leon E. Layton

Mother:

Olive A. (Almond) Layton