Background
Mary Jo Ayres was born on January 27, 1953, in Aberdeen, Mississippi, United States. She is the daughter of Walter Stephen and Sarah Louise (Pearson) Peugh.
Mary Jo Ayres was born on January 27, 1953, in Aberdeen, Mississippi, United States. She is the daughter of Walter Stephen and Sarah Louise (Pearson) Peugh.
Ayres became Bachelor of Science at the Mississippi State University in Starkville, in 1974.
Almost twenty years later, in 1993, she received Master of Education degree from the Delta State University.
Ayres served at the position of a teacher in Leland, Michigan, from 1975 till 1993. Also, she worked as a chairperson of the board of directors of the Leland United Methodist Child Development Center.
Ayres was a professional speaker throughout the United States.
Ayres is a member of the Methodist movement.
Quotations: "As a child, I had a speech impediment until the fifth grade. Now I am a professional speaker throughout the United States."
Ayres is a member of International Reading Association, Association of Childhood Educators International and Southern Educators of Children Association.
Mary married William Stanley Ayres on June 28, 1975, and they together have 2 children - Mary Elizabeth and William Stanley.