Marilyn Patterson Grant

Background

Grant, Marilyn Patterson was born on October 26, 1952 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Daughter of Rossie Lee and Mattie Patterson.

Education

Bachelor in History, U. Rochester, 1975; Master of Science in Education, U. Rochester, 1982; postgrad, U. Rochester Certified advanced studies, State University of New York, Brockport, 1987.

Career

Junior high coordinator, Rochester (New York) City School District, 1980-1981; team teacher, Rochester (New York) City School District, 1981-1983; skills cluster teacher, Rochester (New York) City School District, 1983-1985; junior high teacher, Rochester (New York) City School District, 1985-1986; alternative to suspension, Rochester (New York) City School District, 1986-1987, 89-90; dean of students, Rochester (New York) City School District, 1987-1988; curriculum coordinator, Rochester (New York) City School District, 1988-1989; acting house administrator, Rochester (New York) City School District, 1990-1991; social studies teacher, Rochester (New York) City School District, since 1991.

Achievements

• Marilyn Patterson Grant has been listed as a noteworthy Secondary educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board of directors, allocations committee Rochester Monroe County Youth Board, 1990-1992. Active Mount Olivet Baptist Church, since 1990. Member Christian Visitor's Committee (chairman since 1990), Rochester Urban League Guild (vice president 1982-1983), Jack & Jill of America (correspondent secretary 1991-1992, group leader 1992-1993), Zeta Phi Beta (president 1985-1987, parliamentarian 1985-1987), Kappa Delta Pi.

Interests

• Avocations: event planning, singing, drama, reading, writing.

Connections

Married David Michael Grant, October 11, 1980. Children; Karissa Joy, Jared David Michael.

Father:

Rossie Lee Patterson

Mother:

Mattie Patterson

Spouse:

David Michael Grant