Background
Clifton, Linda Jane was born on July 31, 1940 in Brooklyn. Daughter of Harry George and Sophie (Shapiro) Robinson.
Clifton, Linda Jane was born on July 31, 1940 in Brooklyn. Daughter of Harry George and Sophie (Shapiro) Robinson.
Bachelor, U. Washington, 1962; Master of Arts, U. Washington, 1983; Doctor of Philosophy, U. Washington, 1989.
Teacher English, Stanwood (Washington) School District, 1963-1966; teacher English, Ephrata (Washington) School District, 1966-1983; teacher English, Northshore School District, Bothell, Washington, since 1984; co-director Puget Sound/Wash State wroting project, assistant professor, U. Washington, Department of English, Seattle, 1983-1994; founder, editor, Crab Creek Review, Seattle, since 1983. Consultant to schools and school districts, Puget Sound region, since 1985.
Candidate 13th district Legislature, 1976, 78. Trustee, 1st woman to serve as chair board of trustees Center Washington U., Ellensburg, 1977-1982. President Washington Women United, 1980-1982.
Committee woman King County Democratic Center Committee, since 1989. Member National Council Teachers English, Washington State Council Teachers English (publications board).
1 child, Leigh GoodwinClifton.