Background
McDowell, Sherrie Lorraine was born on April 20, 1948 in Manchester, Kentucky, United States. Daughter of Alonzo and Madge Loudean (Christensen) Garrison.
McDowell, Sherrie Lorraine was born on April 20, 1948 in Manchester, Kentucky, United States. Daughter of Alonzo and Madge Loudean (Christensen) Garrison.
Bachelor, U. Northern Colorado, 1970; Master of Arts, Lesley College, 1989; postgraduate, U. Wyoming.
Teacher English, St. Mary's Catholic School, Cheyenne, Wyoming, 1971-1972; instructor homebound program, Laramie County School District, Cheyenne, 1978-1984; English instructor, Center High School, Cheyenne, since 1984. Wyoming coach National Tournament of Academy Excellence, 1988-1990.
Member National Education Association (Assembly representative 1993-1998, cadre trainer state level women's leadership training program since 1995), American Association of University Women (secretary 1975-1977), Wyoming Education Association (chair professional standards and practices commission since 1995, chair summer Institute since 1996, co-chairman local activities Read Across American), National Council Teachers English (recorder Boston Convention 1996), Cheyenne Teachers Education Association (education association delegate since 1992, chair instrumental issues 1995, co-chair public relations 1988-1990, editor ACCENTS 1988-1990, secretary 1995-1996), Wyoming Association Teachers English (presenter), Wyoming Chautauqua Society (president 1985-1986, board directors 1984-1985), Delta Kappa Gamma (state scholarship chair 1989-1990, president chapter 1988-1990).
Married Gary Lynn McDowell, July 11, 1970. 1 child, Marc Ryan.