Margaret Ada Bennett Wright

Background

Wright, Margaret Ada Bennett was born on December 20, 1918 in Camden, New Jersey, United States. Daughter of John Henry andMargaret Catherine (Bloxsom) Bennett. Bachelor of Science, Glassboro State College, 1940.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Glassboro State College, 1940. Master of Arts, St. Mary's University, 1970. Doctor of Philosophy, University Texas, 1976.

Career

Teacher elementary and secondary schools, New Jersey, 1940-1942, 46-48, Texas,1966-1970. Administrator Student Aid Library and Counseling Center, Minnie Stevens Piper Foundation, San Antonio, 1970-1973. Counselor Incarnate Word College, San Antonio, 1974-1975.

Executive director Texas Personnel and Guidance Association, Austin, 1976-1979.

President New Outlook Incorporated., 1979-1986. Assistant professor department counseling and human services Graduate School, Saint Mary"s University, 1981-1985;producer/director annual conference Women of 80"s, 1980-1982.

Achievements

• Margaret Ada Bennett Wright has been listed as a noteworthy business executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member of American Association Counseling & Development, San Antonio Women's Law Center (president 1978), Las Palmas Young Women’s Christian Association (San Antonio), St. Mary's Alumni Association (board directors 1974-1977).

Connections

Father:

John Henry Wright Wright

Mother:

Margaret Catherine (Bloxsom) Bennett Wright