Background
Pitts, Michael Duane was born on July 3, 1947 in Moultrie, Georgia, United States. Son of M. J. and Emegene Patricia Pitts.
Pitts, Michael Duane was born on July 3, 1947 in Moultrie, Georgia, United States. Son of M. J. and Emegene Patricia Pitts.
Bachelor in German, Valdosta State College, 1971; Master of Arts in English, Valdosta State College, 1978; Doctor of Education in Literacy Education, Washington State University, 1992.
Teacher, Valdosta (Georgia) Schools, 1971-1978;
teacher, Colfax (Washington) School District, 1979-1981;
teacher, Odessa (Washington) School District, since 1981. Adjunct Professor Heritage College, Toppenish, Washington, since 1993. Member Parkside DayCare Advisory Committee, Odessa, since 1992.
Consultant N.W. Inland Writing Project, Pullman, Washington, since 1986.
Deacon Heritage United Church of Christ, Odessa, 1996. Member National Council Teachers English, Inland N.W. Council Teachers English (president-elect 1985-1995).
Married Jonnie Elizabeth Reichert, December 28, 1973. Children: John-Michael Jeremy, Joshua Mulvihill, Daniel Lee.