Jo Ellen Birdsong

Background

Birdsong, Jo Ellen was born on November 21, 1954 in Marshall, Missouri, United States. Daughter of Donald Francis and Elizabeth Proffitt.

Education

Student, University Central Arkansas, 1975. Bachelor of Science, University Texas, Tyler, 1978. Learning Management System, University Arkansas, 1974.

Career

Reading specialist Chapel Hill (Texas) Information Systems Development, 1980-1985. Library Alba-Golden (Texas) Information Systems Development, 1985-1990, Pangburn (Arkansas) High School, since 1990. Cheer coach Alba-Golden High School, 1985-1987, Pangburn Junior High School, 1985-1997.

Achievements

• Jo Ellen Birdsong has been listed as a noteworthy librarian by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Secretary TSEA, Tyler, 1978-1980, vice president, 1980-1981. Secretary PTO, Alba, 1988-1990. Director UIL, Alba, 1985-1990.

Sponsor Junior Beta Club, Pangburn, 1995-1997. Swim instructor, canoe instructor Red Cross, Tyler, 1988-1993, first aid instructor, water safety instructor, CPR instructor, 1988-1997. Member American Library Association, PTO, American Cheerleader's Coaches Association, University Interscholastic League, Texas Student Education Association.

Interests

• Avocations: swimming, reading, canoeing, camping, movies.

Connections

Married George Richard Birdsong, September 21, 1973. Children: Rose Ellen, Elizabeth Georgia, Victoria Renee.

Father:

Donald Francis Proffitt

Mother:

Elizabeth Proffitt

Spouse:

George Richard Birdsong

child:

Elizabeth Georgia Birdsong

child:

Victoria Renee Birdsong

child:

Rose Ellen Birdsong