Merrie Dee Rucker

Background

Rucker, Merrie Dee was born on February 14, 1961 in Olathe, Kansas, United States. Daughter of Charles and Mildred Lois Boyd.

Education

BGen Studies, U. Kansas, 1982; Master of Arts in Speech Pathology, U. Kansas, Kansas City, 1986.

Career

Speech and language pathologist, Spring Hill (Kansas) Schools, 1985-1986; speech and language pathologist, Lexington (Missouri) Public Schools, 1986-1988; speech and language pathologist, Medical Center of Independence, Missouri, 1988; speech and language pathologist, Excelsior Springs (Missouri) Public Schools, since 1988; director speech pathology, Excelsior Springs Medical Center, since 1987. Coordinator special education building Wyman Elementary School, Excelsior Springs, since 1989.

Achievements

• Merrie Dee Rucker has been listed as a noteworthy Speech and language pathologist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Speech, Language and Hearing Association (certified clinical competence in speech pathology).

Interests

• Avocations: gardening, aerobic dance.

Connections

Married Byron Vinson Rucker, February 15, 1986.

Father:

Charles Boyd

Mother:

Mildred Lois Boyd

Spouse:

Byron Vinson Rucker