Rebecca Rivera Van Why

Background

Why, Rebecca Rivera Van was born on September 14, 1932 in Casa Blanca, New Mexico, United States. Daughter of Charles and Doris (Thompson) Rivera.

Education

Bachelor of Science, U. New Mexico, 1959.

Career

Teacher, bureau of Indian Affairs, Albuquerque, 1960-1962; guidance counselor, bureau of Indian Affairs, Albuquerque, 1969-1994; teacher, supervisor, bureau of Indian Affairs, Albuquerque, 1973-1974; acting director student life, bureau of Indian Affairs, Albuquerque, 1987; retired, bureau of Indian Affairs, Albuquerque, 1994; head teacher, Laguna (New Mexico) Headstart Office of Economic Opportunity, 1967-1969; acting director, Laguna (New Mexico) Headstart Office of Economic Opportunity, 1969.

Achievements

• Rebecca Rivera Van Why has been listed as a noteworthy guidance counselor by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Appt. New Mexico Youth Conservation Corps Commission, 1992-1998.

Interests

• Avocations: sewing, traveling, boating, fishing, dancing.

Connections

Married Raymond Richard Van Why, August 27, 1955. Children: Raymond R., Ronald R., Randall R.

Father:

Charles Rivera

Mother:

Doris (Thompson) Rivera

Spouse:

Raymond Richard Van Why

child:

Ronald R. Why

child:

Randall R. Why

child:

Raymond R. Why