Background
Thorne, Joye Holley was born on January 4, 1933 in Shreveport, Louisiana, United States. Daughter of Lockett Beecher and A. Irene (McWilliams) Holley.
Special education administrator
Thorne, Joye Holley was born on January 4, 1933 in Shreveport, Louisiana, United States. Daughter of Lockett Beecher and A. Irene (McWilliams) Holley.
Bachelor of Science, Centenary College, 1954. Master of Education, University Houston, 1969. Doctor of Education, University Houston, 1974.
Teacher, Aldine Indiana School District, Houston, 1959-1966; curriculum consultant, Aldine Indiana School District, Houston, 1966-1969; director special education, Aldine Indiana School District, Houston, since 1969. Adjunct Professor U. Houston, Clear Lake, Texas, 1974-1983, U. St. Thomas, Houston, since 1993. Special education specialist Department Defense Dependent Schools, Washington, 1983-1984.
Member Council Exceptional Children (president Gulf Coast chapter 1976-1977, president Texas federation 1982-1983, President's award 1980), Texas Council Administrators Special Education (president 1985-1986, Director of Year award 1993).
Married Michael S. Thorne, July 24, 1953. 1 child, Michael S. Junior.