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Ross, Rita Thompson was born on November 26, 1951 in Memphis, Tennessee, United States. Daughter of Frank Angelo and Rose (Crivelli) Thompson.
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Rita Thompson Ross, American Secondary education educator. Certified teacher, Tennessee. Recipient award for teacher excellence Rotary Club, Memphis, 1986, teacher initiative grantee, 1987, 88, 91, 92, 94, 96; named Mathematics Teacher of Year, Sigma Xi, Memphis, 1988. Member parish county St. Mary's Church, Memphis, 1991-1994. Member National Council Teachers Mathematics Madonna Circuit.
Education
Bachelor in Mathematics, Christian Brothers College, Memphis, 1973; Master of Education, Memphis State University, 1977.
Career
Assistant dean women, Christian Brothers College, 1973-1979; teacher mathematics, St. Agnes Academy, Memphis, 1973-1980; teacher mathematics, Center High School, Memphis, since 1980. Instructor mathematics State Technology Institute Memphis, 1983-1987, Memphis State University, 1986. On-site observer Memphis Urban Mathematics Collaborative, 1987-1990, mem.governing board, 1991-1994.
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Member parish county St. Mary's Church, Memphis, 1991-1994. Member National Council Teachers Mathematics Madonna Circuit.
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Married John Gurley Ross, December 21, 1985.
Awards
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Recipient award for teacher excellence Rotary Club, Memphis, 1986, teacher initiative grantee, 1987, 88, 91, 92, 94, 96. Named Mathematics Teacher of Year, Sigma Xi, Memphis, 1988.Recipient award for teacher excellence Rotary Club, Memphis, 1986, teacher initiative grantee, 1987, 88, 91, 92, 94, 96. Named Mathematics Teacher of Year, Sigma Xi, Memphis, 1988.