Background
Martin, Shirley Ponton was born on October 14, 1927 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Daughter of Charles Napoleon and Beatrix (Mix) Ponton.
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Shirley Ponton Martin
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Shirley Ponton Martin, American state official. Recipient Outstanding Science Teacher award, State of Kentucky, 1968, Outstanding Rehabilitation Counselor award, Western Kentucky, 1974, National Council Aging award, 1977. Member of Area Agency Directors Association, Professional Women's Organization.
Education
Bachelor of Science, Michigan State University, 1949. Master of Arts, University Kentucky, 1964.
Career
Biology teacher Fayette County Schools, Lexington, Kentucky, 1962—1970. Teacher mathematics Caldwell County Schools, Princeton, 1970—1973. Senior vocational rehabilitation counselor State of Kentucky, Madisonville, 1973—1975.
Area agency aging director Pennyrile Area Development District, Hopkinsville, Kentucky, 1975—1978. Government administrator Upjohn Health Care, Los Angeles, 1978—1982. In-home service manager State of Oregon, Salem, since 1982.
Director Start Meals Program, 1976.
Achievements
Membership
Member of Area Agency Directors Association, Professional Women's Organization.
Connections
Married Dudley Carl Martin Martin, June 14, 1949. Children: Sally, Laura, Martin Fielder, Robert.
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Religion
Presbyterian -
Political Party
Republican
Education
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1949
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1964
Awards
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Recipient Outstanding Science Teacher award, State of Kentucky, 1968, Outstanding Rehabilitation Counselor award, Western Kentucky, 1974, National Council Aging award, 1977.Recipient Outstanding Science Teacher award, State of Kentucky, 1968, Outstanding Rehabilitation Counselor award, Western Kentucky, 1974, National Council Aging award, 1977.