Mary Etta Gardner

Background

Gardner, Mary Etta was born on November 14, 1951 in Belvidere, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Ivan Clarence and Etta Fay (Nease) Heshelman.

Education

Biosystems Engineering, We. Illinois University, 1973. MSEd in reading, Northern Illinois University, 1999.

Career

Kindergarten teacher, elementary teacher Poplar Grove (Illinois) Elementary School, 1974-1976. Kindergarden teacher, elementary teacher Chana (Oregon) Elementary School, 1976-1979, Rahn Elementary School (formerly Mount Morris (Illinois) Elementary School), 1980-1985. Adjunct professor Northern Illinois University Department Literacy Education.

Achievements

• Mary Etta Gardner has been listed as a noteworthy Elementary education educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Cub scout den leader Boy Scouts American, Mount Morris, 1987-1988, cubmaster 1988-1990. Active Disciples United Methodist Church, Mount Morris, since 1977. Member International Reading Association.

Interests

• Avocations: walking, swimming, crafts, reading, writing.

Connections

Married Ewell David Gardner, May 26, 1973. Children: Benjamin Andrew, Bradley Allen.

Father:

Ivan Clarence Heshelman

Mother:

Etta Fay (Nease) Heshelman

Spouse:

Ewell David Gardner

child:

Benjamin Andrew Gardner

child:

Bradley Allen Gardner