Leon Faidherbee Lyday

Background

Lyday, Leon Faidherbee was born on September 24, 1939 in Danville, Virginia, United States. Son of Leon F. and Dorothy May (White) Lyday.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Spanish, University North Carolina, 1961, Master of Arts, 1964, Doctor of Philosophy in Romance Languages, 1966.

Career

Assistant then associate professor Pennsylvania State University, University Park, 1966-1976, professor, since 1976, department head since 1986.

Achievements

• Leon Faidherbee Lyday has been listed as a noteworthy Spanish language and literature educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Association Teachers Spanish and Portuguese, Asociación Internacional de Hispanistas, Northeast Modern Language Association. Lodge: Elks.

Interests

• Duplicate bridge.

Connections

Married Bettie Smith, September 1, 1962 (divorced 1983). Married Nelda Jean McGill, July 15, 1984. Children– Andrew J., Rachel B., John G.

Father:

Leon F. Lyday

Mother:

Dorothy May (White) Lyday

Spouse:

Nelda Jean McGill

Spouse:

Bettie Smith

child:

John G. Lyday

child:

Andrew J. Lyday

child:

Rachel B. Lyday