Mary Vroman Battle

Background

Battle, Mary Vroman was born on September 8, 1926 in Marshall, Minnesota, United States. Daughter of Alois and Idalie (Vercoutere) Vroman.

Education

Bachelor of Arts English and French, College of St. Teresa, 1948. Master of Arts in Speech and Drama, Catholic U., 1954. Doctor of Education in Research Methodology and Statistics, Memphis State University, 1986.

Career

1 son, Allen Overton III. Teacher English, Albany (Minnesota) Senior High School, 1948-1949. Junior high school teacher English, Latin and science, Washington, 1952-1956. Dean of studies Southwestern High School Scholars Program, Memphis, 1967-1971.

Assistant Professor of English. Memphis State University, since 1956. Founder, participant Melrose tutoring project.

Membership

Member Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, National Education Association, Conference on College Composition and Communication, National Council Teachers of English, American Ednl. Research Association, Society for Technology Communication, Shelby-Memphis Council Teachers of English (co-founder).

Connections

Married Allen Overton Battle, June 14, 1952. 1 child Allen Overton III.

Father:

Alois Vroman

Mother:

Idalie (Vercoutere) Vroman

Spouse:

Allen Overton Battle