Background
Jones, Ora McConner was born on January 2, 1929 in Augusta, Georgia, United States. Daughter of Landirs and Mamie (Elderidge) Williams.
Jones, Ora McConner was born on January 2, 1929 in Augusta, Georgia, United States. Daughter of Landirs and Mamie (Elderidge) Williams.
Bachelor, Paine College, Augusta, 1949. Master of Arts, Boston University, 1951. Doctor of Education, Nova University, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 1982.
Instructor, Paine College, Augusta, 1951-1955; teacher, Chicago Public Schools, 1956-1966; administrator, Chicago Public Schools, 1966-1979; assistant superintendent, Chicago Public Schools, 1979-1989; superintendent district 6, Chicago Public Schools, 1989-1991; executive director, Branch County Comty. Foundation, Coldwater, Michigan, since 1991.
President, board trustees Paine College, 1996. Member Professional Women's Auxiliary Provident Hospital. Board directors Ryerson Library.
Foundation, Aquinas Emeritus College, Young Women’s Christian Association, Clark Retirement Foundation. Member American Association School Administrators, National Alliance of Black School Educators, Council for Exceptional Children, Altrusa Club, Beta Sigma Phi, Phi Delta Kappa, Alpha Gamma Psi.
Married Walter R. McConner, June 27, 1953 (divorced). 1 child, Susan L.; Married Courtney P. Jones, February 14, 1991.