Background
Chiles, Mary Jane was born on April 26, 1950 in Hampton, Iowa, United States. Daughter of Thomas Donald and Grace Hermina (Bouvink) Stark.
Chiles, Mary Jane was born on April 26, 1950 in Hampton, Iowa, United States. Daughter of Thomas Donald and Grace Hermina (Bouvink) Stark.
Bachelor, U. Iowa, 1972; postgrd., Morningside College, Sioux City, Iowa, 1974; postgrd., Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, 1979-1982.
Teacher 7th and 8th grade English, Woodbury Control School, Moville, Iowa., 1974-1975; teacher 5-8th grade English, Anderson Middle School, Sand Springs, Oklahoma, 1979-1980; teacher 6th grade, Anderson Elementary School, Sand Springs, 1980-1981; teacher 9th and 10th grade English, Moore (Oklahoma) West Mid High, 1981-1988; teacher 7th-9th grade English, Moore West Junior H.S., since 1988. Member Superintendent's Advisory Council, Moore, since 1997, Superintendent's Patron Advisory Council, Moore, since 1997, chair professional development committee, since 1998. Field tester book Elements of Writing, 1993.
Member National Education Association (delegate assembly since 1985), Oklahoma Education Association (delegate assembly since 1983, secretary resolutions committee 1995-1997, standing rules committee since 1997), Moore Association Classroom Teachers (vice president 1996-1998, secretary 1986-1988, Executive Committee 1985-1986,88-98, professional negotiations team since 1982, chair constitution committee 1989-1990, 98-99, chair resolutions committee 1992-1994).
Married Stephen EugeneChiles, July 8, 1972. 1 child, Samantha Kathryn Chiles Graef.