Rosa Mae Willis Alford

Background

Alford, Rosa Mae Willis was born on February 1, 1912 in Clarksdale, Mississippi, United States. Daughter of Hezekiah and Carrie Mae Willis.

Education

Degree in Home Economics, Tuskegee State College, Alabama. Master in Guidance Counseling, Michigan State University.

Career

Teacher home economics Tuscaloosa (Alabama) School Systems, 1930, Easton (Maryland) School Systems, 1940, New Brighton (Pennsylvania) School Systems, 1950. Guidance counselor Beaver Falls (Pennsylvania) School Systems, 1960—1980.

Achievements

• Rosa Mae Willis Alford has been listed as a noteworthy administrator, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member of National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (executive committee 1950-1999, Outstanding Service award).

Connections

Married William J. Alford, June 10, 1956 (deceased September 1985).

Father:

Hezekiah Willis

Mother:

Carrie Mae Willis

Spouse:

William J. Alford