Ruby Pauline Lewis

Background

Lewis, Ruby Pauline was born on August 8, 1922 in Enfield, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Luther Rudolph and Clemie Jessie (York) Foley.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Education, Southern Illinois University, 1963. Master of Science in Education, Indiana State University, 1969. Postgraduate, So Illinois University, 1977.

Career

Elementary teacher Springerton School, Illinois, 1942—1943, Nubbin Ridge School, Enfield, 1945—1946, Jefferson School, Carmi, 1946—1947, Centerville School, Carmi, 1960—1962, Washington School, Carmi, 1962—1974, Washington Middle School, Carmi, 1974—1987. Retired, 1987

Coordinator for gifted.

Achievements

• Ruby Pauline Lewis has been listed as a noteworthy secondary school educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member of Carmi Education Association (president 1973-1974, 1981-1982, negotiator 1981-1982), National Education Association, Illinois Education Association, Business and Professional Women, Federated Women's Spirit of Progress (president 1976-1977).

Connections

Married Merle Porter (deceased 1944). Children: Merle Ann(deceased), Sharon Kay. Married William Lewis, June 24, 1947.

Children: William II, Brian David.

Father:

Luther Rudolph Foley

Mother:

Clemie Jessie (York) Foley

Spouse:

William Lewis

Spouse:

Merle Porter

child:

Brian David Lewis

child:

Merle Ann Lewis (deceased)

child:

Sharon Kay Lewis

child:

William II Lewis