Joy Jelinda Lawrence-Tyus

Background

Lawrence-Tyus, Joy Jelinda was born on April 13, 1967 in Highland Park, Michigan, United States. Daughter of Jack and Ozella (Carson) Lawrence.

Education

Bachelor in Edition and Social Studies, University of Michigan, 1989.

Career

Research assistant, Institute Gerontology, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 1986-1989; receptionist, advertising copywriter, Detroit News, 1989; teacher, Detroit Board of Education, since 1990.

Achievements

• Joy Jelinda Lawrence-Tyus has been listed as a noteworthy social studies educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member National Council for Social Studies (FASSE chair 1992-1993), Michigan Council for Social Studies (board directors, raffle chair 1993-1994).

Interests

• Avocations: jogging, racquetball, step aerobics, traveling.

Connections

Married Terrance Tyus Senior, April 13, 1990 (divorced April 1993). 1 child, Terrance Tyus Junior.

Father:

Jack Lawrence

Mother:

Ozella (Carson) Lawrence

Spouse:

Terrance Tyus Senior

child:

Terrance Tyus Junior Lawrence-Tyus