Background
Parrish, Nancy Elaine Buchele was born on November 9, 1948 in Cedar Vale, Kansas, United States. Daughter of Julian Milton and Vergie May (Bryant) Buchele.
Parrish, Nancy Elaine Buchele was born on November 9, 1948 in Cedar Vale, Kansas, United States. Daughter of Julian Milton and Vergie May (Bryant) Buchele.
Bachelor of Science in Education, Kansas State University, 1970. Master of Science in Special Education, University Kansas, 1974. Juris Doctor magna cum laude, Washburn University, 1984.
Teacher, Topeka Public Schools, 1970-1975. Special education teacher Topeka Eastern State Hospital, 1975-1981. Member Kansas Senate, 1980-1992.
Secretary, Kansas State Department Revenue, Topeka, 1992.
Member education task force Council of State Govts., 1981-1984. Advisory board Boy"s Club of Topeka, Kansas Action for Children.
Member fiscal affairs task force National Council State Legislatures, since 1985. Policy chairman Senate Minority Party, since 1985.
Board of directors Family Svc. and Guidance Center, Topeka., Topeka North Young Men"s Christian Association Active Golden City Forum, Junior League, Topeka.
Member of advisory board Court Appointed Special Advisers, 1986. Named one of Outstanding Women ofYr., Junior Chamber of Commerce, 1979, 84.
Active Golden City Forum, Junior League, Topeka. Member advisory board Court Appointed Special Advisers, since 1986. Member of Topeka Chamber of Commerce (board directors since 1988), Topeka Bar Association, Kansas Bar Association, American Bar Association.
Married James Wesley Parrish, January 31, 1970. Children: Leslie Elgin, Tyler Jonathan, James Montgomery.