Background
Smith, Rita Calvano was born on January 11, 1948 in Pasadena, California, United States. Daughter of Alfred Augustus and Rose Lucille (DeFazio) Calvano.
journalist small business owner
Smith, Rita Calvano was born on January 11, 1948 in Pasadena, California, United States. Daughter of Alfred Augustus and Rose Lucille (DeFazio) Calvano.
Bachelor in Journalism, San Diego State University, 1972. Master of Arts in American Studies, San Diego State University, 1976.
Reporter The Daily Californian, El Cajon, California, 1972—1976, San Diego Tribune, 1977—1992. Instructor Fashion Careers of California, 1993—1997, Fashion Institute Design & Merchandising, 1993, Mira Costa Community College, Oceanside, 1992—1993. President and owner Make Mine Petite, San Diego, since 1992.
Proofreader for court reporters, since 1989. Volunteer instructor San Diego Journalism Project, 1996. Member fashion production committee Crawford High School, 1994-2003, Hoover High School, South Dakota.
Married Clifford R. Smith, November 6, 1992.