Background
Downs, Nancy Whitson was born on July 12, 1936 in Lansing, Michigan, United States. Daughter of George Melville and Gertrude Irene (Foster) Whitson-Fisher.
Downs, Nancy Whitson was born on July 12, 1936 in Lansing, Michigan, United States. Daughter of George Melville and Gertrude Irene (Foster) Whitson-Fisher.
Associate of Arts, Columbia College, Missouri, 1956. Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, Washington University, St. Louis, 1961. Master of Arts in Teaching, Webster University, St. Louis, 1975.
Teacher reading public schools, California, New Mexico, 1961—1967, Ferguson-Florissant District, St. Louis, 1967—1969. Teacher 2d grade Pky. School District, 1971—1972.
Teacher pre-school Children's Chalet, 1973—1974. Director, developer Personalized Preschool, 1974—1980. President, executive director Personalized Way Child Center Inc., since 1980.
Member of St. Louis Association Education Young Children (treasurer 1984-1986), Chamber of Commerce (Missouri), Child Day Care Association, International Association Education Young Children, St. Louis Ski.
Married Jerry Lane Downs, September 7, 1956 (divorced 1971). Children: Daniel Lane, Debra Louise.