Patricia Thomas Torrence

Background

Torrence, Patricia Thomas was born on September 27, 1944 in Lynchburg, Virginia, United States. Daughter of Harvey Alton and Alice Thomas.

Education

Bachelor of Science, James Madison, 1966; Master of Science, Longwood, 1973; postgraduate, University of Virginia, since 1992.

Career

Teacher, Cumberland Elementary Science & Mathematics Fayetteville, North Carolina, 1967-1968; home economics teacher, High Point High School, Prince George County, Maryland., 1968-1969; remedial reading teacher, Appomattox (Virginia) Intermediate School, 1969-1970; assistant principal, Appomattox (Virginia) Intermediate School, 1971-1973; science/mathematics teacher, Appomattox (Virginia) Elementary School, 1970-1971; principal, Appomattox (Virginia) Primary School, 1973-1984; coordinator economics education, Lynchburg (Virginia) College, 1984-1987; supervisor, Virginia Department of Education, Richmond, 1987-1991; principal, Dillwyn (Virginia) Elementary School, 1991; director federal programs, Buckingham (Virginia) County, since 1991. Presenter in field.

Achievements

• Patricia Thomas Torrence has been listed as a noteworthy Educational administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member ASCD, Virginia Association Supervision and Curriculum Development, National Elementary School Principals, American Home Economics Association, Delta Kappa Gamma, Phi Delta Kappa.

Interests

• Avocations: travel, bridge, reading.

Connections

Married Dennis Wayne Torrence, April 10, 1965. 1 child, Zane Thomas.

Father:

Harvey Alton Thomas

Mother:

Alice Thomas

Spouse:

Dennis Wayne Torrence

child:

Zane Thomas Torrence