Maggie Ruth Clemons

Background

Clemons, Maggie Ruth was born on December 1, 1945 in Lafayette, Louisiana, United States. Daughter of Clarence Darrell and Rita Miles.

Education

Bachelor, Southern U., 1969; Master of Education, Trinity College, Washington, 1979.

Career

Teacher, Paul Breaux Elementary School, Lafayette, Louisiana, 1969-1970; teacher, Woodvale Elementary, Lafayette, 1970-1972; teacher, Myrtle Place Elementary, Lafayette, 1972-1975; teacher, Benjamin Franklin, Miami, 1975-1976; teacher, Sacred Heart School, Washington, 1976-1981; teacher, Plantation Elementary, Lafayette, since 1981. Contributor poems to books.

Achievements

• Maggie Ruth Clemons has been listed as a noteworthy Elementary school educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member National Education Association, Louisiana Association Educators, Lafayette Parish Association Classroom Teachers, Louisiana State Poetry Society, Alpha Kappa Alpha (new reporter 1989-1992, assistant secretary 1993).

Interests

• Avocations: crocheting, writing, poetry, short stories.

Connections

1 child, Justina Maria Clemons.

Father:

Clarence Darrell

Mother:

Rita Miles

child:

Justina Maria Clemons