Background
Fisher, Kay Ellen was born on January 12, 1935 in Fort Worth, Texas, United States. Daughter of Dan and Ann Reginald (Burns) Hurley.
English and education educator
Fisher, Kay Ellen was born on January 12, 1935 in Fort Worth, Texas, United States. Daughter of Dan and Ann Reginald (Burns) Hurley.
Bachelor, Drake University, 1970. Master of Science, Drake University, 1974. Doctor of Education, Drake University, 1978.
Instructor, Drake U., Des Moines, 1972-1974; assistant Professor of English and education, Simpson College, Indianola, Iowa., 1975-1979; director learning center, Simpson College, Indianola, Iowa., 1975-1992; associate professor, Simpson College, Indianola, Iowa., 1890-1888; director, Simpson College, Indianola, Iowa., 1980; professor, Simpson College, Indianola, Iowa., 1988-1992; retired,, 1992. Consultant American College Testing, Iowa City 1985, Des Moines Public Schools, 1978-1980, Heartland Ednl. Agency, Johnston 1986, Grinnell School, Iowa Dental Association, 1984-1985.
Developer preschool programs St. John's Catholic Church, Des Moines, 1969. President Parent-Teachers Association, 1974. Lector St. Anthony's Catholic Church, 1983.
Consultant educational television, 1990. Docent New Mexico Museum Naturala History. Member International Reading Association (pes.
Plains region 1985-1987), North Center Reading Association (board directors 1987, editor yearbook since 1987), Iowa Council College Teachers, Conference College Composition and Communications, Iowa Forum for Women in Higher Education, Drake University Women's Book Club (chair 1967-1984).
Married Joseph A. Fisher, May 29, 1954. Children: Cathleen, Gregory, Gary, Andrew, Colleen, John.