Leura Parker French

Background

French, Leura Parker was born on June 4, 1926 in Owensville, Indiana, United States. Daughter of Arthur William and Mildred Ruth Parker.

Education

Bachelor cum laude, God's Bible School and College, 1950. Bachelor of Science in Education, Wesleyan University, Marion, Indiana, 1952. Master of Science in Education, Butler University, 1961.

Postgraduate, University California, Davis, 1970—1973.

Career

Teacher Moorhead Junior High School, Indianapolis, 1957-1958, Washington High School, Indianapolis, 1962-1963, Bella Vista High School, Fair Oaks, California, 1963-1965, Casa Roble High School, Orangevale, 1967-1984, Valley Oak High School, Oakdale, 1987—2004. Retired, 2004—2008

Study tours for World War II in Europe, China, Hong Kong, Bangkok, Singapore.

Achievements

• Leura Parker French has been listed as a noteworthy secondary school educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Active Free Methodist Church, Indianapolis, 1953-1962, Orangevale, 1963-1985, 89-96, Oakdale, 1985-1989. Fellow California Teachers Association.

Interests

• Reading, research, writing, travel.

Connections

Married Alvin L. French, July 14, 1947 (deceased September 1996). Children: Bruce A., Dwight L.

Father:

Arthur William

Mother:

Mildred Ruth Parker

Spouse:

Alvin L. French

child:

Dwight L. French

child:

Bruce A. French