Background
Spencer, Sharon was born on October 10, 1947 in Charleston, West Virginia, United States. Daughter of Shrewood M. and Norma Spencer.
Spencer, Sharon was born on October 10, 1947 in Charleston, West Virginia, United States. Daughter of Shrewood M. and Norma Spencer.
Bachelor of Arts Charleston, 1971. Master of Arts, Marshall University, 1976.
Teacher & consultant Kanawha County Schools, since 1971. Executive director Benedum Project for the Hearing Impaired, 1982—1986. Member District 23 West Virginia House of Delegates, 1982—1984, 1986—1992, member District 30, 1993—1994, 1997—2011, assistant majority whip, since 2002.
Member of American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations, Learning Disabilities Association (board member), National Organization Women, Lions, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Charleston Chapter, America Business Women's Association, America Association University Women, National Education Association, America Federation Teachers, National Order Women Legislature, Women's Political Caucus, Charleston Women's Club, League Women Voters, Sierra Club.
Married Gary F. Spencer. Children: Gary, James Sherwook, Sharon Melinda Lorraine, Sarah Kimberley, Jennifer Norma Kathleen, Elizabeth Anne, Mathew Christopher.