Background
Richards, Mary Anderson was born on October 29, 1940 in Jefferson, Iowa, United States. Daughter of Oren and Darlene (Thornburgh) Anderson.
Richards, Mary Anderson was born on October 29, 1940 in Jefferson, Iowa, United States. Daughter of Oren and Darlene (Thornburgh) Anderson.
Student, Simpson College, 1958-1960; Bachelor of Science, North-East Missouri State University, 1963; Master of Arts, North-East Missouri State University, 1980.
Teacher, Independence, Missouri, 1963-1967. Adult educator Ford Motor Company, Detroit, 1967-1968. Private practice consultant Ankeny, Iowa, since 1980.
Consultant Des Moines General Hosp, since 1980, Charter Community Hospital, since 1980.
Board directors Des Moines Child Guidance Center, Polk County Mental Health Center, Ankeny Methodist Pre-School. Child Development advisory board Des Moines Area Community College, Suburban Des Moines Junior Women's Club. Supporting member Laura Ingalls Wilder Home and Museum, Mansfield Missouri.
Leader 4-H. Member Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Association Psychological Association, Iowa Association School Psychologists, Iowa Association Counseling and Development, Iowa School Psychologists Registry Board, Iowa Mental Health Counselors Association, Kappa Delta Pi, Phi Kappa Phi.
Married Larry L. Richards, April 23, 1960. Children: Melinda, Jennifer.