Background
Harper, Patsy Elaine was born on February 2, 1939 in Hempstead, Texas, United States. Daughter of Whittie Benjamin Whitfield Reese and Ruby (Hammock) Nelson.
counselor educational specialist
Harper, Patsy Elaine was born on February 2, 1939 in Hempstead, Texas, United States. Daughter of Whittie Benjamin Whitfield Reese and Ruby (Hammock) Nelson.
Bachelor in Elementary Education, Sam Houston State University, 1972; Master of Education in Edition and Psychology, Sam Houston State University, 1975.
Teacher 1st grade, Rockport-Fulton Consolidated Indiana School District, 1970-1972; teacher special education, early childhood education, Madisonville Consolidated Indiana School District, 1972-1975; counselor, Madisonville Consolidated Indiana School District, 1975-1987; educational specialist, Education Svc. Center Region VI, Huntsville, Texas, since 1987.
Member American Counselors Association, American School Counselors Association, Texas CounselorsAssn., Texas School Counselors Association, Brazos Valley Counselors Association (Outstanding Svc. award 1989, past officer), Texas State Teachers Association (life), Sam Houston State Alumni Association (board directors 1990-1992, advisory board 1993-1994), Sam Houston State University Ex-Students Association (secretary 1993-1994), Sam Houston State Parent's Association (Certified Outstanding Svc. 1989, charter, life), Phi Delta Kappa (editor newsletter since 1992, president 1991-1992, Svc. Key recipient Sam Houston chapter 1995), Alpha Delta Kappa (charter, president 1982-1984), Alpha Chi, Yellow Rose Lions Club (charter, past president, secretary-treasurer since 1994), Madisonville Chamber of Commerce (participant Harvest of Love 1991, 92), Homemakers of America (honorary life).
Married Jerry Davidson Harper, June 1, 1957. 1 child, Rhonda Kim Harper Rigby.