Shirley A. Biggs

Background

Biggs, Shirley A. was born on March 9, 1937 in Richmond, Virginia, United States. Daughter of Richard B. and Jenny (Pulliam) Hill.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering, Duquesne U., Pittsburgh, 1960; Master of Education, University of Southern California, 1972; Doctor of Education, U. Pittsburgh, 1977.

Career

Teacher, Pittsburgh (Pennsylvania) Public Schools, 1961-1968; mentor/instructor, Benedict College, Columbia, South Carolina., 1968-1972; instructor, School Education U. Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, 1973-1978; assistant professor, School Education U. Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, 1978-1980; associate professor, School Education U. Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, since 1980; assistant dean student affairs, School Education U. Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, 1986-1989; director affirmative action and minority affairs, School Education U. Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, since 1989. Consultant National Assessment of Ednl. Progress, Denver, 1979-1980.

Research director Coalition for Adult Literacy, Pittsburgh, since 1984.

Achievements

• Shirley A. Biggs has been listed as a noteworthy Education educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member International Reading Association, National Council Teachers English, American Association Adult and Continuing Education, Pennsylvania Association Adult and Continuing Education (editorial board since 1984), Gerald A. Yoacum Reading Council of Greater Pittsburgh (president).

Connections

Married Charles F. Biggs. Children: Charles F., Cheryl A.

Father:

Richard B. Hill

Mother:

Jenny (Pulliam) Hill

Spouse:

Charles F. Biggs

child:

Cheryl A. Biggs

child:

Charles F. Biggs