Mary Elizabeth Franklin

Background

Franklin, Mary Elizabeth was born on December 24, 1953 in Utica, Mississippi, United States. Daughter of Earl Jordan and Bettye Jean Dixon.

Education

B.Mus.Edn., Chicago State University, 1975. Master of Education, Roosevelt University, Chicago, 1977. Doctor of Philosophy, Southern Illinois University, 1987.

Career

Teacher, Chicago public schools, 1975-1985; assistant professor special education, U. Cincinnati, 1987-1993; associate professor special education, U. Cincinnati, since 1993. Consultant public schools and United States Office Education.

Achievements

• Mary Elizabeth Franklin has been listed as a noteworthy special education educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Council for Exceptional Children (president local chapter 1990), Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps (chairman subcommittee 1989-1990).

Interests

• Avocations: playing piano, singing, reading, walking, swimming. E-mail: Mary.Franklin@University of California.Edu.

Connections

1 child, Portia.

Father:

Earl Jordan

Mother:

Bettye Jean Dixon

child:

Portia Franklin