Background
Yanker, Mary Margaret was born on March 3, 1936 in Henderson, Kentucky, United States. Daughter of Roy Sackfield and Mary Frances (Robinson) Crawley.
Yanker, Mary Margaret was born on March 3, 1936 in Henderson, Kentucky, United States. Daughter of Roy Sackfield and Mary Frances (Robinson) Crawley.
Student, Vanderbilt University, 1955. Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology, University Pittsburgh, 1960. Postgraduate, University Pittsburgh, 1966.
Master of Science in Education, Northern Illinois University, 1969. Doctor of Education, Northern Illinois University, 1973.
Associate professor Aurora (Illinois) University, 1973-1979, dean graduate studies, 1979-1981. Director, officer Chicago Consultant Group, 1981-1983. President Yanker Associations, Ltd., Crown Point, Indiana, since 1983.
Chairperson social and behavioral science, Aurora, 1973-1981.
Alderwoman City Aurora, 1980. Board directors Aurora Drug Abuse Council, Family Support Center, Young Women’s Christian Association, United Way. Member Institutional Review Committee Mercy Center.
Member Illinois Commission Status Women, Chicago Association Women Business Owners.
Married Robert Henry Yanker Senior, September 1, 1956. Children: Mary Anne, Robert Henry Junior, Rodney Steven, Randall Stuart, Holly Marita.