Background
Ruch, Marcella Joyce was born on September 20, 1937 in Brutus, Michigan, United States. Daughter of Virgil Murray and Grace Milbry (Collier) Wallace.
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Marcella Joyce Ruch
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Marcella Joyce Ruch, American educator, biographer. Certified teacher, principal, counselor, Colorado. Founder Green Shade Schools, 1977; campaign chair United Way, Canon City, Colorado, 1983-1984, president, 1984-1985; chair adult county St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 1994-1996. Member Delta Kappa Gamma (vice president membership 1994-1996), Phi Delta Kappa.
Education
Bachelor of Science, Western Michigan U., 1964; Master of Arts, U. Colorado, Colorado Springs, 1973; Doctor of Philosophy, U. Colorado, Boulder, 1980.
Career
Teacher, Colorado Springs Public Schools, 1964-1969;
supervisor child care, El Paso County Social Superior vena cava syndrome, Colorado Springs, 1970-1973;
executive director, Antlers Day Care Center, Colorado Springs, 1973-1977;
executive director, Green Shade Schools, Colorado Springs, 1977-1981;
executive director, Pueblo (Colorado) Toddler Center, 1981-1983;
teacher, Penrose (Colorado) Elementary School, 1983-1986;
administrative intern, Cottonwood Elementary School, Denver, 1986-1987;
elementary principal, Simla (Colorado) Public Schools, 1987-1989;
teacher, Colorado Springs Public Schools, 1989-1997. Member of advisory board for early childhood education Pikes Peak Community College, Colorado Springs, 1970-1975. Child care specialist Cmty.
Agencies Working Together, Colorado Springs, 1970-1975.
Achievements
Membership
Founder Green Shade Schools, 1977. Campaign chair United Way, Canon City, Colorado, 1983-1984, president, 1984-1985. Chair adult county St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 1994-1996.
Member Delta Kappa Gamma (vice president membership 1994-1996), Phi Delta Kappa.
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Married Robert Kirkman McMain, August 29, 1956 (divorced August 1970). Children: Melodie Froom, Kirk McMain, Nancy Hedges, Elizabeth Curran. Married Peter Jerome Ruch, Dec.22, 1973.
Children: David, Dan, Michael and Justin Moore Ruch.
