Rhea Jo Welch

Background

Welch, Rhea Jo was born on January 26, 1957 in Jacksonville, Illinois, United States. Daughter of James Daniel and Bobbye Jo Welch.

Education

Bachelor, William Woods University for Women, Fulton, Missouri, 1980; secondary teaching certified, Sangamon State University, Springfield, Illinois, 1981; postgraduate, MacMurray College, 1985, 86, 88; postgraduate, Southern Illinois U., 1990, 91.

Career

Teacher recreational skills, Illinois School for Visually Impaired, Jacksonville, 1984; cross categorical teacher, Sangamon Area Special Education District, Springfield, 1988-1989; teacher's aid, Four Rivers Special Education District, Jacksonville, 1981; substitute teacher special education, Four Rivers Special Education District, Jacksonville, 1982-1986; teacher learning disabilities, Four Rivers Special Education District, Jacksonville, 1987; teacher students with severe behavioral disorders, Four Rivers Special Education District, Jacksonville, since 1989. Member human rights committee Jacksonville Development Center, since 1992. Public speaker;project director for community service programs Garrison School, Illinois Advisory Council on Voluntary Action-Serve Illinois.

Originator Class Time Community Svc. Volunteerism Four Rivers Special Education District. Coordinator Special Olympics Ivan K. Garrison School, 1992-1993.

Speaker Illinois Council Children With Behavior Disorders, 1997.

Achievements

• Rhea Jo Welch has been listed as a noteworthy Special education educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Volunteer American Red Cross, instructor Human Immunodeficiency Virus-Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, CPR, First Aid. Member Council for Exceptional Children, National Society for Experiential Education.

Connections

Father:

James Daniel Welch

Mother:

Bobbye Jo Welch