Background
Thornton, Kathy Elizabeth was born on January 14, 1955 in Decatur, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Woodrow William and Mary Elizabeth Thornton.
Thornton, Kathy Elizabeth was born on January 14, 1955 in Decatur, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Woodrow William and Mary Elizabeth Thornton.
Bachelor of Arts in Latin Education, University Illinois, 1977. Master of Science in Guidance, Eastern Illinois University, 1981.
Latin teacher, Highland (Illinois) High School, 1977-1978; Latin teacher, MacArthur High School, Decatur, Illinois, 1979-1987; counselor, Brush College/Baum School, Decatur, 1988; Latin teacher, McArthur High School, Decatur, 1988-1989; counselor, Brush College School, Decatur, 1988-1989; counselor, Eisenhower High School, Decatur, 1989-1991; Latin teacher, MacArthur High School, Decatur, 1989-1991.
Steering committee Hands Across American, 1986-1990. Supporter and committee member National Tax Limitation Committee, 1989-1991. Member American Association of University Women (program vice president Decatur branch 1989-1991, public policy chair 1986-1991, Illinois division-division services II representative 1990-1991, women of excellence arrangements committee 1989-1991), National Education Association, Classical League, Illinois Classical Conference, Illinois Education Association.