Marianne Best

Background

Best, Marianne was born on March 6, 1947 in Mattoon, Illinois, United States. Daughter of James Earl and Juletta Ann Lucier.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Education, Eastern Illinois U., 1969; Master of Science, Illinois State University, 1988.

Career

Teacher, Mattoon (Illinois) High School, 1969-1970; teacher, coach, East Leyden High School, Franklin Park, Illinois, 1970-1972; teacher, coach, Coal City (Illinois) High School, 1972-1975; teacher, consultant, Grundy County Special Education Cooperative, Morris, Illinois, since 1984.

Achievements

• Marianne Best has been listed as a noteworthy Adapted physical education educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Volunteer American Red Cross, Mattoon, 1959-1973, American Cancer Society, Morris, 1980-1984. Member National Education Association, AAHPERD, Illinois Association Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (vice president since 1992, advisory board since 1990, state convention speaker 1990-1991, Executive Board since 1992, vice president for children, adapted physical education consultant 1990, 92), Illinois Education Association.

Interests

• Avocations: collecting and restoring antiques, piano, travel, children's sports.

Connections

Married Dennis Charles Best, August 12, 1972. Children: Nichole Denise, Ryan Charles EArl.

Father:

James Earl Lucier

Mother:

Juletta Ann Lucier

Spouse:

Dennis Charles Best

child:

Nichole Denise Best

child:

Ryan Charles EArl Best