Roberta Chestnut

Background

Chestnut, Roberta was born on December 16, 1940 in Conway, South Carolina. Daughter of Fred Jacob Chestnut and Dolly Xereen.

Education

Associate of Applied Science, Malcolm King College, 1974; Bachelor, Adelphi U., 1976; Master of Arts, Adelphi U., 1980; postgraduate in elementary and early childhood education, Malcolm King College American Mathematical Society Degree, Americans Montessori Society, New York City, 1974.

Career

Teacher 1st, 3d grades, North Myrtle Beach (South Carolina.) Primary School, 1979-1983; teacher, Roberta's Montessori School, since 1983; teacher trainer, Roberta Montessori School, West Chester, New York executive director, Roberta Montessori School, West Chester, New York assistant director, Salem Day Care, Westchester, 1986-1990; head teacher, West Side Montessori, New York City, 1963-1980. Researcher Russian and United States day care education centers. Researchers on pvt public education.

Achievements

• Roberta Chestnut has been listed as a noteworthy Daycare director by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member NAFE, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Center Harlem Association Montessori Parents, American Museum National.History, Alpha Delta Phi.

Connections

Married George Wallace, July 2, 1964. 1 child, S. Dwayne.

Father:

Fred Jacob Chestnut

Mother:

Dolly Xereen

Spouse:

George Wallace

child:

S. Dwayne Chestnut