Background
Aho, Martha Helen Ranta was born on July 12, 1923 in Poplar, Wisconsin, United States. Daughter of John and Aurora (Aho) Ranta.
Aho, Martha Helen Ranta was born on July 12, 1923 in Poplar, Wisconsin, United States. Daughter of John and Aurora (Aho) Ranta.
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education with honors, University of Wisconsin, Superior, 1968; Master of Science in Teaching, Elementary Education, University of Wisconsin, Superior, 1977; postgraduate, University of Wisconsin, Superior, 1979-1986; postgraduate, University of Minnesota, Superior, 1980-1991; postgraduate, College of St. Scholastica, 1978; postgraduate, College St. Scholastica, Duluth, Minn, 1991.
Teacher kindergarten, Indiana School District #709, Duluth, 1968-1975; teacher first grade, Information Systems Development #709, Duluth, 1975-1989; master teacher, Information Systems Development #709, Duluth, 1978-1989; retired, Information Systems Development #709, Duluth, 1989.
Member St. Luke's Volunteer Svc. Guild, teacher leader in-service sessions, 1972-1980. Docent St. Louis County History Society-Depot Museum, Duluth, since 1989.
Mentor teacher Kenwood Elementary School, 1987-1989, volunteer storyteller, since 1989, Chester Park Elementary School, since 1993. Storyteller Rockridge Elementary School, since 1995, Congdon Park Elementary School, since 1995. Member American Association of University Women, Minnesota Reading Association, Arrowhead Reading Council, Duluth Area Retired Educators Association, American Association Retired Persons, Minnesota History Society, University for Srs.
(volunteer teacher leader 1991), Parent Teacher Student Association (honorary life), Finnish American History Society, National Storytelling Association, Minnesota General Federation Women's Clubs, Twentieth Century Club, Delta Kappa Gamma.
Married Wayne August Aho, December 19, 1942 (deceased June 1978). Children: Dennis Wayne, Marla Jane Thibodeau.