Sidney Johnson Beckwith

Background

Beckwith, Sidney Johnson was born on December 30, 1947 in East Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States. Daughter of William Judson and Betty Dame (Bonisteel) Johnson.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Western Michigan University, 1969. Master of Science in Guidance and Counseling, Boston State College, 1974. Certified advanced graduate studies, Boston State College, 1976.

Administrative certified, Syracuse University, 1981.

Career

Teacher English and reading, Boston Public Schools, 1970-1976; coordinator K-12 reading, language arts, and compensatory program, Union Springs (New York) Center Schools, 1976-1991; chair committee special education, Union Springs (New York) Center Schools, 1984-1998; director special programs and curriculum, Union Springs (New York) Center Schools, 1990-1998; consultant K-12 program consultant, Union Springs (New York) Center Schools director national difussion network, IPIMS Reading Center Union Springs Center Schools, 1984-1990. Co-director Wellsprings Leadership Summer Camp, 1993-1998. Co-founder, co-director Wellsprings Leadership Curriculum and Summer Camp.

Achievements

• Sidney Johnson Beckwith has been listed as a noteworthy administrator, director by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Cayuga County children's committee United Way, 1983-1989. Board directors Young Men’s Christian Association-WEIU, 1978-1981. Member Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, Midlakes Reading Council (president 1978-1979), Cayuga County Principals Association (secretary 1986-1987), Regional Committee for Reading, Special Education, Gifted and Talented, Fingerlakes Reading Association, Phi Delta Kappa.

Interests

• Reading, sailing, tennis.

Connections

Married James Luther Beckwith, August 17, 1974. Children: Crystina Ann, Betty Bonisteel-Chaffee, William James.

Father:

William Judson Johnson

Mother:

Betty Dame (Bonisteel) Johnson

Spouse:

James Luther Beckwith

child:

Betty Bonisteel-Chaffee Beckwith

child:

William James Beckwith

child:

Crystina Ann Beckwith