Mary Jim Combs

Background

Combs, Mary Jim was born on December 13, 1933 in Carrollton, Georgia, United States. Daughter of Lewis Lee and Floy Burson Combs.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Home Economics, Georgia State College Women, 1955. Master of Education, University Georgia, 1963. Educational Specialist, University Georgia, 1967.

Doctor of Education, University Georgia, 1974.

Career

Stepchildren: C. Emory, Milton O. Teacher, Cedartown (Georgia) High School, 1955-1958, Carrollton (Georgia) High School, 1958-1966. Research assistant in vocational education U. Georgia, Athens, 1966-1968, assistant professor, teacher educator in home economics, 1968.

Achievements

• Mary Jim Combs has been listed as a noteworthy home economics educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member of Home Economics Education Association, National Association Teacher Educators Vocational Home Economics, Georgia Vocational Association, American Vocational Association, Georgia Home Economics Association, American Home Economics Association, Phoenix Society, American Vocational Education Research Association, American Education Research Association, Georgia Association Future Homemakers America (honorary), Delta Kappa Gamma, Kappa Delta Pi, Phi Kappa Phi, Phi Upsilon Omicron.

Connections

Married Curtis E. Tate, August 28, 1977. Stepchildren: C. Emory, Milton O.

Father:

Lewis Lee

Mother:

Floy Burson Combs

Spouse:

Curtis E. Tate

child:

C. Emory Combs

child:

Milton O. Combs