Mary Jo McCracken Polk

Background

Polk, Mary Jo McCracken was born in Quitaque, Texas, United States. Daughter of Leon and Lockwood McCracken.

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration, University Texas, El Paso, 1967.

Career

Elementary and kindergarten teacher, 1967-1978. Member Texas House of Representatives, 1979-1984, member energy committee, judicial affairs committee, urban needs committee, steering committee, member ways and means committee, chairman human services committee, chairman select commission on teenage pregnancy. Executive assistant to commissioner Texas Department Human Services, 1984-1990.

Board of directors Runaway Center and School for Teen-Age Parents.

Achievements

• Mary Jo McCracken Polk has been listed as a noteworthy state official by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Texas House of Representatives, 1979-1984. Member National Conference State Legislatures (human resources committee), Texas Teachers Association (life), Texas Elected Women.

Connections

Married Doctorate. Wade Polk, May 15, 1948. Children: Linda, Paul, Laura.

Father:

Leon McCracken

Mother:

Lockwood McCracken

Spouse:

D. Wade Polk

child:

Laura Polk

child:

Linda Polk

child:

Paul Polk