Background
Holloway, Mattie Jean was born on July 30, 1947 in Fort Deposit, Alabama, United States. Daughter of Freddie L. and Mattie (Johnson) Poole.
Holloway, Mattie Jean was born on July 30, 1947 in Fort Deposit, Alabama, United States. Daughter of Freddie L. and Mattie (Johnson) Poole.
Bachelor of Arts, Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University, 1970. Master of Arts, Kean College, 1978. Certified teacher English, French, social work/guidance andcounseling.
Team teacher Newark Public Schools, 1970-1972.
Teacher English anddrama Malcolm X Shabazz, Newark, 1972-1978. Member child study team Spl.Services, Irvington, New Jersey, since 1978.
Founder, executive director Hope for Pregnant Teens, Incorporated., Hillside, New Jersey, since 1980. Lecturer in field Past chairperson Hillside Community Recreation Department, 1978-1984.
Chairperson Voter"s Registration Drive, Union County, New Jersey, 1981-1984, Black Committee for Re-Election of Governor Kean, Union County, 1985.
Team teacher Newark Public Schools, 1970—1972. Teacher, English and drama Malcolm X Shabazz, Newark, 1972—1978. Member, child study team special services Irvington, since 1978.
Founder & executive director Hope for Pregnant Teens Inc., Hillside, since 1980. Lecturer in field.
Past chairperson Hillside Community Recreation Department, 1978—1984. Chairperson Voter's Registration Doctor Union County, New Jersey, 1981—1984, Black Committee Re-Election Governor Kean Union County, 1985. Member of International Black Women's Congress (secretary, board directors 1984-1985, Outstanding Woman award 1985), American Society Notaries, Irvington Education Association, New Jersey Education Association.
Married Lister Holloway, November 21,1968. Children: Derrick, Denise.