Background
Harris, Melba Iris was born on August 8, 1945 in Cullman, Alabama, United States. Daughter of Karl and Leona Christine (McDowell) Budweg.
Harris, Melba Iris was born on August 8, 1945 in Cullman, Alabama, United States. Daughter of Karl and Leona Christine (McDowell) Budweg.
Bachelor of Science Home Economics, University Alabama, 1970. Master of Arts Elementary Education, University Alabama, 1977. Educational Specialist, University Alabama, 1982.
Bachelor of Science Elementary Education magna cum laude, St. Bernard College, 1975.
Instructor Cullman City Schools, Alabama, 1966—1968, Fort Payne City Schools, 1974—1999, Gwinnett County Schools, Georgia, since 1999. Curriculum developer Alabama State Department Education, Montgomery, 1987—1989. Coordinator aerospace education Alabama State Department Aeronautics, Montgomery, 1987—1989.
Vice president Fort Payne Civettes, 1979. Member National Education Association, National Science Teachers Association, Alabama Education Association (state aerospace education coordinator since 1992), Fort Payne Education Association (president 1985-1986), Air Force Association (life), Alabama Aviation Association, Experimental Aircraft International (Major Achievement award 1988), Experimental Aircraft Chapter 683 (secretary, treasurer 1987, president 1988), International Ninety-Nines, Inc., Kappa Delta Pi.
Married James Allen Harris, April 17, 1965 (divorced June 1981). 1 child, James Allen World War II.