Judith Mary Reedy Olson

Background

Olson, Judith Mary Reedy was born on June 24, 1939 in Mitchell, South Dakot. Daughter of John Marvin and Camille (Murphy) Reedy.

Education

Bachelor of Education, U. Tucson, 1961; Master of Education, South Dakot State University, 1984; postgraduate, U. South Dakot, since 1985.

Career

Teacher junior high school, Minneapolis Public Schools, 1961-1963; member, State Board Education, South Dakot, 1972-1983; president, State Board Education, South Dakot, 1975-1978; director, South Dakot Education Policy Seminar, 1975-1979; substitute teacher, Rapid City (South Dakot) Schools, 1979-1981; teacher adult basic education, Rapid City (South Dakot) Schools, 1979-1981; supervisor community relations, Rapid City (South Dakot) Schools, 1981-1988; supervisor community education, public information, Rapid City (South Dakot) Schools, since 1988; senator, South Dakot Legislation (district 33), Pierre, South Dakot, since 1989. Speaker, consultant school boards, administrators, teachers, school districts, public relations, various states, since 1972.

Achievements

• Judith Mary Reedy Olson has been listed as a noteworthy Public information officer, state senator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board of directors Black Hills Symphony, since 1987. Member American Association of University Women (Women of Worth award), Rotary, Philanthropic and Educational Organization, Delta Kappa Gamma.

Interests

• Avocations: reading, spectator sports.

Connections

Married Robert George Olson, August 5, 1961. Children: Jeffrey, Jennifer, Jon, Jaime, Jason, Jeremy.

Father:

John Marvin Reedy

Mother:

Camille (Murphy) Reedy

Spouse:

Robert George Olson

child:

Jason Olson

child:

Jaime Olson

child:

Jennifer Olson

child:

Jeffrey Olson

child:

Jeremy Olson

child:

Jon Olson