Background
Bicouvaris, Mary Vassilicou was born on June 4, 1939 in Tripolis, Greece. Daughter of Nickolas George and Georgia (Lymberopoulos) Vassilicos. came to the United States, 1960.
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Mary Vassilicou Bicouvaris
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Elementary education diploma, Pedagogical Academy Tripolis, Greece, 1958; Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education, Ohio State University, 1963; Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), Hampton U., 1989; Master of Arts in Education, The College William and Mary, 1970; Doctor of Philosophy in Urban Superior vena cava syndrome, Old Dominion U., 1994.
Career
History teacher grades 7-9, Jefferson Davis Junior High, Hampton, Virginia, 1963-1966, 68-76;
history and government teacher, Bethel H.S., Hampton, Virginia, 1976-1991;
government and international politics teacher, Hampton Roads Academy, Newport News, Virginia, 1991-1995;
associate professor education, Christopher Newport U., Newport News, Virginia, since 1995. Trustee National Council for History Education, since 1990, Christopher Newport U., 1989-1995, adjunct faculty. Education advisory panel New American School Development Corporation, since 1990.
County member National Council for History Studies, 1991-1995. Adjunct facultyGeorge Washington University, board advisors scholar program, 1995-1996. Presenter in field.
Achievements
Membership
Board of directors, vice president, 1st vice president United Nations Association, Peninsula chapter, 1983-1988. Board directors, 1st vice president Peninsula Literacy Council, 1983-1986. Active Greek OrthodoxCh., Newport News, Parent-Teachers Association.
Member ASCD, National Council for History Education (founding member), National Council for the Social Studies, county for Basic Education, American Ednl. Research Association, Association Teacher Educators, Virginia Association Teacher Educators, Hellenic Womans Penelope Society (past president, vice president, treasurer, 1st vice president 1995-1996), Phi Delta Phi.
Connections
Married James Gregory Bicouvaris. Children: Greg, Valerie.
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American
Awards
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Fulbright Hays scholar, Israel, Egypt, 1984, Delta Kappa Gamma International scholar, 1990. Recipient Distinguished Educator award American Hellenic Ednl. and Progressive Association, 1989, Distinguished Alumni award Ohio State University College Education, 1989, Mary Hatwood Futrell award Virginia Education Association, 1989. Scholarships named in her honor by Hampton Lions Club, Greek Orthodox Church Newport News.Fulbright Hays scholar, Israel, Egypt, 1984, Delta Kappa Gamma International scholar, 1990. Recipient Distinguished Educator award American Hellenic Ednl. and Progressive Association, 1989, Distinguished Alumni award Ohio State University College Education, 1989, Mary Hatwood Futrell award Virginia Education Association, 1989. Scholarships named in her honor by Hampton Lions Club, Greek Orthodox Church Newport News.