Melinda Mottley

Background

Mottley, Melinda was born on March 11, 1948 in Richmond, Virginia, United States. Daughter of Samuel Morton and Zoa (Robinson) Mottley.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Longwood College, 1970; Master of Arts in Art Education, Virginia Commonwealth U., 1982; postgraduate, Parsons School Design, 1984.

Career

Teacher art and jewelry, Thomas Jefferson H.S., Richmond, 1972-1983; art resource teacher, Arts and Humanities Center, Richmond, 1983-1987; teacher art and jewelry, John Marshall H.S., Richmond, since 1988. Adjunct instructor Virginia Commonwealth U., Richmond, 1985-1989. Art consultant Richmond Public Schools, 1970-1971.

Member teachers advisory board Virginia Museum Fine Arts, Richmond, 1993-1997.

Achievements

• Melinda Mottley has been listed as a noteworthy Secondary education educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board of directors Comty. School for Arts, 1994-1997. Member Virginia Art Education Association (secretary, president Control region 1990-1995, state sec.1993-1995, Secondary Teacher of Year award 1990, John Marshall H.S. Teacher.of the Year award 1994), Richmond Craftsmans Guild (vice president 1988-1990), Women's Caucus for Art, Virginia Alliance for Arts, Society N. American Goldsmiths.

Interests

• Avocations: singing, printmaking, painting, jewelry design, piano.

Connections

Father:

Samuel Morton Mottley

Mother:

Zoa (Robinson) Mottley