Linda Joyce Byrd

Background

Byrd, Linda Joyce was born on December 18, 1954 in Huntsville, Texas, United States. Daughter of Perlon Ray and Myrtle Roark.

Education

Bachelor magna cum laude, Sam. Houston State University, 1976; Master of Arts, Sam. Houston State University, 1977; ABD on Doctor of Philosophy in American Literature, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical U.

Career

Instructor, laboratory, Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, Texas, 1975; teaching assistant, Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, 1976-1977; teacher, Aldine Senior High School, Houston, 1977-1978; teacher, Huntsville High School, 1978-1984; marketing officer, public relations, First National Bank South, Huntsville, 1984-1986; teacher, Sam Houston State University, since 1986.

Achievements

• Linda Joyce Byrd has been listed as a noteworthy Educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Assistant coordinator Phil Gramm Breakfast, 1989, Lunch, 1990. Hostess Sam Houston Memorial Museum, 1988, 89, 91, 92. Member American Association of University Women, Modern Language Association, Alpha Chi, Sigma Tau Delta.

Interests

• Avocations: tennis, aerobics, reading, artwork/crafts.

Connections

Married Rod L. Byrd, August 16, 1975. Children: Clint, Chad.

Father:

Perlon Ray Roark

Mother:

Myrtle Roark

Spouse:

Rod L. Byrd

child:

Chad Byrd

child:

Clint Byrd