Joyce Elizabeth Thompson

Background

Thompson, Joyce Elizabeth was born on November 22, 1929 in Pearson, Oklahoma, United States. Daughter of Walter Samuel and Clara Gertrude (Davis) Thompson.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Oklahoma State University, 1951; Master in Home Economics, Oklahoma U., 1974.

Career

Home economics teacher, Wister (Oklahoma) High School, 1951-1955; home economics teacher, Tishomingo (Oklahoma) High School, 1955-1956; home economics teacher, Wilson (Oklahoma) High School, 1956-1967; home economics teacher, Konawa (Oklahoma) High School, 1967-1971; district supervisor, State Department of Vo-Technology, Oklahoma City, 1971-1980; state supervisor, State Department of Vo-Technology, Stillwater, Oklahoma, 1980-1988; retired, 1988. Member of advisory committee Future Homemakers American, Oklahoma City, 1961-1968. Treasurer National Association State Suprs., Washington, 1983-1987.

Advisor National Association Vocational Home Economics Teachers, Washington, 1986-1987.

Achievements

• Joyce Elizabeth Thompson has been listed as a noteworthy state education official by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Chairperson Oklahoma Home Economics Legislation Network, Stillwater, 1984. Member finance committee Wes Watkins for Governor, Stillwater, 1988-1990. Member American Vocational Association (life member, membership chair 1981-1984), Oklahoma Vocational Association (life member, vice president 1965), American Legion Auxiliary, Order Eastern Star.

Interests

• Avocations: reading, sewing, volunteer work, cooking, water skiing.

Connections

Married Gordon Pybas, May 22, 1989.

Father:

Walter Samuel Thompson

Mother:

Clara Gertrude (Davis) Thompson

Spouse:

Gordon Pybas