Lonnetta Marie Gaines

Background

Gaines, Lonnetta Marie was born on November 12, 1946 in Butler, Alabama, United States. Daughter of Lonnie William and Gladys Marie (Harris) Gaines.

Education

Bachelor in English, Fisk U., Nashville, 1968; Master of Science in Education, Bank St. College, New York City, 1979; Doctor of Philosophy in Early Child Education, The Union Institute, Cincinnati, 1973.

Career

Founder, director, Learning House Pre-school, Atlanta, 1969-1972; director, New Approach Method Child Development Center, Trenton, New Jersey, 1974-1975; booking manager, Dance Visions, Inc., New York City, 1975-1977; director curriculum, Patterson Elementary School, New York City, 1978-1980; director in-school program, Center for Art Education, New York City, 1980-1981; member adjunct faculty, Borough of Manhattan Community College, New York City, 1983-1986; member educational leadership faculty, Bank St. College Education, New York City, 1985-1991; chair educational leadership department, Bank St. College Education, since 1991. Consultant in field.

Achievements

• Lonnetta Marie Gaines has been listed as a noteworthy Educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Founder, Education Arts, Inc., Louisville, 1982. Board directors Genesis II Museum, New York City. Secretary Manhattan Community Board, New York City, 1984-1986.

Member NAFE, National Black Child Development Association, Association Supervision and Curriculum Development, Educators for Social Responsibility.

Interests

• Avocation: dance.

Connections

Married Jules Easton Taylor, July 13, 1982 (deceased 1984).

Father:

Lonnie William Gaines

Mother:

Gladys Marie (Harris) Gaines

Spouse:

Jules Easton Taylor