Background
Benton, Jean Elizabeth was born on February 21, 1943 in Monticello, New York, United States. Daughter of Alvin Oscar and Elizabeth Esther (Scriber) Benton.
Benton, Jean Elizabeth was born on February 21, 1943 in Monticello, New York, United States. Daughter of Alvin Oscar and Elizabeth Esther (Scriber) Benton.
Bachelor, State University of New York, Fredonia, 1964; Master of Science, Syracuse University, 1968; Doctor of Education, Columbia University, 1984.
Teacher, Monticello (New York) Center Schools, 1964-1966; reading specialist, Ramapo Center Schools, Suffern, 1967-1970; instructor, School for International Training, Brattleboro, Vermont, 1971-1972; academic director independent study programs, Experiment in International Living in Mexico and England, Brattleboro, 1972-1973; director English as Second Language courses, Institute Mexicano-Norteamericano, Cordoba, Mexico, 1973; director Learning Center,, Cornwall (New York) Center Schools, 1974-1981; coordinator English programs, Maktab Sains Majlis Amanah Rakyat, Kuantan, Malaysia, 1985-1987; coordinator faculty development project, Shanghai (People's Republic China) Teachers U., 1988; professor education, Southeast Missouri State University, Cape Girardeau, since 1987; coordinator international exchange programs, Southeast Missouri State University, Cape Girardeau, since 1987. Curriculum consultant Majlis Amanah Rakyat Education Foundation, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 1985-1987, Shanghai Bureau Higher Education, since 1988.
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