Background
Collins, Martha D. was born on March 26, 1947 in Montezuma, Georgia, United States. Daughter of Robert Aaron and Sadie Belle (Hankamer) Collins.
Collins, Martha D. was born on March 26, 1947 in Montezuma, Georgia, United States. Daughter of Robert Aaron and Sadie Belle (Hankamer) Collins.
Bachelor of Science in Education, U. Georgia, 1967; Master of Education, Mercer U., 1969; Doctor of Philosophy, Florida State University, 1972.
Teacher, Houston County Schools, Warner Robins, Georgia, 1967-1969; reading specialist, Leon County Schools, Tallahassee, Florida, 1969-1971; consultant reading, Florida Department Education, Tallahassee, 1971-1977; professor, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, 1977-1990; professor, head department elementary education, U. Akron, Ohio., 1990-1993; dean College Education, U. Akron, Ohio., since 1993.
Member International Reading Association, College Reading Association, National Reading Conference F C.
Married Benjamin Leigh Brooks, April 1, 1985. Children: Courtney, Collin.