Background
McKenzie-Wharton, Lou Bertha Viola was born on August 15, 1939 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Joseph Leonidas and Myrtle Arlene (Ellison) McKenzie.
McKenzie-Wharton, Lou Bertha Viola was born on August 15, 1939 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Joseph Leonidas and Myrtle Arlene (Ellison) McKenzie.
Student Howard University, 1956-1958. Bachelor of Arts, Roosevelt University, 1961. Master of Arts, 1969, Master of Arts, 1970.
Master of Education, Columbia University, 1971, Doctor of Education, 1973.
Teacher, Chicago School District, 1961-1973. Executive director Wharton & McKenzie-Wharton Limited., New York City, 1973. Director title VI and VII governmental programs West Hartford (Connecticut) Public Schools, 1974-1981, director title VIgovtl. program, 1981-1982, director compensatory education programs, 1982-1985.
Visiting scholar Teachers College, Columbia University, 1986.
Member Connecticut advising committee United States Commission Civil Rights. Board of directors Young Women's Christian Association, 1979-1981, treasurer, 1980-1981.
Appropriations committee United Way Greater Hartford.
Member American Association School Adminstrs., Hartford Womens Network, League Voters, Teachers College-Columbia University Alumni Council, Sperling Society, Chicago Northern District Association. Club Women, Hartford Symphony Auxiliary, Phi Alpha Theta, Alpha Kappa Alpha.
Married Richard G. Wharton, July 15, 1972. Children: Jonathan, Joseph.