Sandra Elaine Alford

Background

Alford, Sandra Elaine was born on October 26, 1944 in Steubenville, Ohio, United States. Daughter of Island Lee and Katherine Johnson.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Education, West Chester (Pennsylvania) U., 1971; Master of Science in Child Development, U. Pittsburgh, 1973; Doctor of Philosophy in Higher Education, U. Pittsburgh, 1982.

Career

Teacher kindergarten, Pittsburgh Board Education, 1971-1972; adjunct assistant professor department child development and child care, U. Pittsburgh, 1974-1979; child development specialist Arsenal Family and Children's Center, U. Pittsburgh, 1974-1975, 76-79; education specialist Comprehensive Employment Training Act child care, Urban League, Pittsburgh, 1975-1976; research assistant Center for Urban Studies,, Wayne State University, Detroit, 1980-1982; research associate, Wayne State University, Detroit, 1982-1985; director Project 350, Wayne State University, Detroit, 1985-1990; director division community education, Wayne State University, Detroit, since 1990; associate dean for student services, since 1991. Chairman Metropolitan Detroit Teen Conference, 1989-1990.

Achievements

• Sandra Elaine Alford has been listed as a noteworthy University official by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Mid-American Association Ednl. Opportunity Program Pers. (regional board directors 1988-1990, board directors Michigan chapter, president 1989-1990, validation facilitator exemplary program since 1988, Distinctive Leadership award 1989).

Connections

Married Roger Kent Alford, August 17, 1968 (deceased). Children: Deidre Shannon, Jarrett Anthony.

Father:

Island Lee Johnson

Mother:

Katherine Johnson

Spouse:

Roger Kent Alford

child:

Deidre Shannon Alford

child:

Jarrett Anthony Alford