Background
Fortson, Laura Rogers was born on September 15, 1915 in Demorest, Georgia, United States. Daughter of Jonathan Clark and Mary Floyd (Blackshear) Rogers.
Fortson, Laura Rogers was born on September 15, 1915 in Demorest, Georgia, United States. Daughter of Jonathan Clark and Mary Floyd (Blackshear) Rogers.
Bachelor of Fine Arts, University Georgia, 1936. Master of Arts in Art Education, University Georgia, 1958. Doctor of Education in Early Childhood Education, University Georgia, 1969.
Director Children's Studio for the Creative Arts, Athens, Georgia. Kindergarten project director University Georgia Research and Development Center, 1966-1969. Primary teacher Clarke County School District, 1975-1983.
Consultant on kindergarten and primary education/program development, since 1983. Teacher college courses in early childhood education, since 1983. Also in-service teaching training.
Member Association Childhood Education International, National Association Education Young Children, National Council Teachers English, International Reading Association, Delta Kappa Gamma.
Married Edwin B. Fortson, January 23, 1943. Children: Mary Lillian, Edwin Junior, Clark.