Nellie Arzelia Thornton

Background

Thornton, Nellie Arzelia was born on July 15, 1945. Daughter of Albert and Fannie Strong.

Education

Bachelor in Elementary Education, Fisk University, Nashville, 1967. Master of Science, City University of New York, 1969. Advisory Certified in Educational Administration, City University of New York, 1971.

Career

Teacher Robert Fulton School, Mount Vernon, New York, 1967-1971. Project coordinator Model Cities Program, 1971-1974. Principal Washington Performing Arts Magnet School, since 1974.

Affirmative action officr Mount Vernon Board Education, since 1988. Director Mercy College, Mount Vernon, since 1991.

Achievements

• Nellie Arzelia Thornton has been listed as a noteworthy university administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

National president Jack and Jill of America, Westchester County. Organizer, president The Links, Inc., Greater Hudson Valley chapter. Active Interracial Round Table, Parent-Teachers Association.

Chairman Human Rights Commission, Mount Vernon. Participant Bedford Hills Prison Program. Consultant for day care centers.

Member National Association Elementary School principals, National Association Black Business and Professional Women, National Council Negro Women, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, National Alliance of Black School Educators, Alpha Kappa Alpha, Tau Gamma Delta.

Connections

Married.

Father:

Albert Strong

Mother:

Fannie Strong