Martha Vestal Knight

Background

Knight, Martha Vestal was born on February 22, 1949 in Fort Dix, New Jersey, United States. Daughter of Herman Vestal and Anna Bell Tarpley.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Education summa cum laude, Jacksonville State University, 1970; Master of Science in Education, Jacksonville State University, 1972; education specialist, Jacksonville State University, 1983.

Career

Teacher, Alexandria (Alabama) High School, 1971-1985; instructor mathematics, Jacksonville (Alabama) State University, since 1985. Member accreditation committee, Southern Association Accreditation of Schools, 1984.

Achievements

• Martha Vestal Knight has been listed as a noteworthy Mathematics educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Treasurer, West Weaver (Alabama) Baptist Church, 1976-1986. Member National Council Teachers Mathematics Mathematics Association American, Association Women in Mathematics, Alabama Council Teachers Mathematics Alabama Association College Teachers Mathematics Alabama Academy Sciences, Delta Kappa Gamma.

Interests

• Avocations: reading, gardening.

Connections

Married James William Knight, June 4, 1971.

Father:

Herman Vestal Tarpley

Mother:

Anna Bell Tarpley

Spouse:

James William Knight