Leah Ann Gilstrap

Background

Gilstrap, Leah Ann was born on September 12, 1950 in Seneca, South Carolina. Daughter of Raymond Chester and Eunice Hazel (Long) Gilstrap.

Education

Bachelor in History, Furman U., 1976; Master of Education, Furman U., 1982; Master of Library Science, University of Southern California, 1991.

Career

Teacher, Greenville (South Carolina.) County School District, 1978-1992; media specialist, Greenville (South Carolina.) County School District, since 1992.

Achievements

• Leah Ann Gilstrap has been listed as a noteworthy Media specialist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member National Education Association (delegate 1991-1995), American Library Association, South Carolina. Association School Libraries, South Carolina. Education Association(board directors since 1994), Greenville County Education Association (board directors since 1988, governance chair since 1988, vice president 1996-1997, president since 1997), Greenville County Council Media Specialists (board directors 1993-1994).

Interests

• Avocations: travel, reading, educational studies.

Connections

Father:

Raymond Chester Gilstrap

Mother:

Eunice Hazel (Long) Gilstrap