Background

Smith, Jean Katherine Martin was born on April 5, 1946 in Richmond, Virginia, United States. Daughter of William Patrick and Doris Ruth (Garf) Martin.

Education

Bachelor in English, Averett College, Danville, Virginia, 1978; Master of Arts in Humanities, Hollins College, Roanoke, Virginia, 1993.

Career

Teacher English, Martinsville (Virginia) H.S., 1978-1987; teacher English, journalism, department chair, Carlisle School, Martinsville, since 1987. Adjunct instructor English Patrick Henry Cmty. College, Martinsville, since 1993.

Achievements

• Jean Katherine Martin Smith has been listed as a noteworthy language educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Civil Liberties Union, National Council Teachers English, Virginia Association Teachers English, Amnesty International.

Interests

• Avocations: photography, writing fiction, poetry, traveling.

Connections

Married Colin Frank Smith, April 15, 1972 (divorced October 1981). 1 child, Andrea Megan Smith.

Father:

William Patrick Martin

Mother:

Doris Ruth (Garf) Martin

Spouse:

Colin Frank Smith

child:

Andrea Megan Smith