Mary E. Courtney

Background

Courtney, Mary E. was born on May 3, 1955 in Dallas, Texas, United States. Daughter of John Francis and Ellen Mary Courtney.

Education

Bachelor in English, University Texas, 1977; Master of Education in International Education, U. Massachusetts, 1985; Master of Arts in English and Creative Writing, Southern Methodist U., 1994.

Career

Training director, Greater Dallas Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse, 1988-1990; assistant event coordinator, Shakespeare World Congress, Los Angeles, 1995-1996; English instructor, academic department director, The Art Institute of Chicago Los Angeles, since 1997. Website producer, Los Angeles, since 1996. Freelance editor, writer, researcher, since 1987.

Achievements

• Mary E. Courtney has been listed as a notable Writer, editor by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome trainer in schools Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome project Los Angeles, since 1996. Board directors Celiac Foundation, Studio City, California, since 1996.

Interests

• Avocations: scuba diving, folk dancing, cycling.

Connections

Married Paul A. Messick, November 22,1990.

Father:

John Francis

Mother:

Ellen Mary Courtney

Spouse:

Paul A. Messick