Background
Fortune, Laura Catherine Dawson was born on February 2, 1931 in Louisville. Daughter of Lewis Harper and Zelma Ruth (Hocutt) Dawson.
Fortune, Laura Catherine Dawson was born on February 2, 1931 in Louisville. Daughter of Lewis Harper and Zelma Ruth (Hocutt) Dawson.
Bachelor of Science, Rhode Island College, 1969; Master of Education, Rhode Island College, 1972; postgraduate, Longwood College, Farmville, Virginia, 1980-1988; postgraduate, University of Virginia, 1977-1990.
Elementary school teacher, North Kingston (Rhode Island) Schools, 1969-1974; 6th grade teacher, Campbell County Schools, Altavista, Virginia, 1974-1992; school division grantwriter, Campbell County Schools, Altavista, Virginia, 1992-1996; instructional coordinator, Campbell County Schools, Altavista, Virginia, 1987-1991.
Teacher advisory county Republican Party, Virginia, past chairman. Member Virginia Governor's Commision on Champion Schools, 1994-1996. Leader Girl Scouts United States of America, member parent committee, 1961-1969.
Treasurer Narrow River Preservation Association, 1970-1974. Member Education communications of States Investment Committee, 1997-1998. Member education committee, secretary Virginia Board for People with Disabilities, since 1997.
Commissioner of education communications of States, since 1994. Member National Education Association (Republican Educators Caucus past chair), ASCD, Virginia Education Association (Republican Educators Caucus), Phi Delta Kappa.
Married James Ralph Fortune, January 10, 1950. Children: Elaine, Jean, Tom, Joe.