Shirley Ruth King

Background

King, Shirley Ruth was born on October 13, 1934 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Joseph Francis and Helen (Kasprowicz) Krejci.

Education

Bachelor of Education, Chicago State University, 1956; Master of Education in Mathematics, Northeastern Illinois U., 1974.

Career

Teacher, Chicago Public Schools, 1956; elementary teacher, School District U-46, Elgin, Illinois, 1967-1984; mathematics specialist, School District U-46, Elgin, Illinois, 1984-1986; chapter I mathematics teacher, School District U-46, Elgin, Illinois, since 1986. Mathematics teacher, adjunct faculty National Saint Louis University, Evanston, Illinois, 1989-1991.

Achievements

• Shirley Ruth King has been listed as a noteworthy Elementary school educator, mathematician by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member ASCD, National Council Teachers Mathematics Illinois Council Teachers Mathematics (board directors early childhood 1988-1991, Excellence award in elementary mathematics 1990, Ill.Presdl. award 1990).

Interests

• Avocations: reading, gardening.

Connections

Married Thomas James King, August 4, 1956. Children: Thomas Michael, Patrick Joseph, Brian David.

Father:

Joseph Francis Krejci

Mother:

Helen (Kasprowicz) Krejci

Spouse:

Thomas James King

child:

Brian David King

child:

Thomas Michael King

child:

Patrick Joseph King