Mary Jo Owens

Background

Owens, Mary Jo was born on November 26, 1936 in Asheville, North Carolina, United States. Daughter of William James and Mamie Laura (Simms) Owens.

Education

Bachelor of Science, North Carolina State University, 1963. Master of Science in Education, Iona College, 1973. Doctor of Letters, Knightsbridge University, Copenhagen, 1995.

Doctor of Philosophy (honorary), World Academy, Germany, England, 1995. Doctor of Philosophy (honorary), Australian Institute Coordinator Research, 1995. Doctor of Philosophy (honorary), London Institute Applied Research, 1995.

Career

Professor English, North Carolina State University, Greensboro, 1961-1962; professor French, North Carolina State University, Greensboro, 1962-1963; instructor French, Phillips Senior High School, Battleboro, North Carolina, 1963-1964; instructor French, Farmville (North Carolina) Senior High School, 1964-1965; instructor French, English, Jordan Sellars Senior High School, Burlington, North Carolina, 1965-1966; program coordinator, Project Aware, Federal Grant Program, Greensboro, 1966-1967; instructor French, English, Westchester County Schools, Mount Vernon, New York, 1967-1988; instructor Spanish evening school, Bedford Park Academy, Bronx, New York, 1976-1979; realty broker, owner, Michael Jackson Howell and Company Inc., Stanfordville, New York, since 1982; founder, owner, Electronic Guidance Superior vena cava syndrome Corporation, Hunns Lake, New York, since 1988. Deputy International Parliament for Safety and Peace, Palermo, Italy.

Achievements

• Mary Jo Owens has been listed as a noteworthy Electronic guidance services company executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Founder Children of Professionals Organization, Westchester County, New York, since 1991. President New Rochelle (New York ) Association Women Voters, 1981-1989. Member International Culture Club (president since 1982), New York Professional Women (president 1990-1992), New York State Teachers Federation, New York State Retired Teachers Association, Westchester County Minority Business Association (president since 1982), Westchester County Minority Real Estate Board (board directors since 1982), Cherokee Child Organization (chairman 1988-1992, Native American Visionary award 1992, Inner Man award 1991).

Interests

• Writing, drama, art, piano, voice.

Connections

Children: Lolita Omaria, Ionita.

Father:

William James Owens

Mother:

Mamie Laura (Simms) Owens

child:

Ionita Owens

child:

Lolita Omaria Owens