Jean Marie Rahja

Background

Rahja, Jean Marie was born on May 18, 1929 in Frederick, South Dakota, United States. Daughter of George Gordon and Mary Florence (Christie) Elliott.

Education

Student, University North Dakota, 1969. Bachelor of Science, Northern State University, 1972. Master of Science, Northern State University, 1972.

Career

Sixth grade teacher Aberdeen (South Dakota) Public Schools, since 1972. Board member South Dakota Social Studies Council, 1990. Textbook Commission National Council for Social Studies, 1989.

Achievements

• Jean Marie Rahja has been listed as a noteworthy elementary school educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Association of University Women, National Council Geography Education (George F. Cramm fellowship commission, 1988, merit teacher award, Pittsburgh, 1981), Delta Kappa Gamma, Phi Delta Kappa.

Interests

• Golf, knitting, reading, writing.

Connections

Married Gilbert Rahja, November 1, 1947. Children: Robert Andrew, Daniel George, Patricia Ann Rahja Van Gerpen.