Simpson Pete Houston

Background

Houston, Simpson Pete was born on August 2, 1942 in Birmingham, Alabama, United States. Son of Simp and Sarah Houston.

Education

Certified, Ohio State University, 1970; Bachelor, Loyola University, 1976; Master of Arts, Northeastern Illinois U., 1992.

Career

Correctional counselor, Northeastern Illinois Reserve School, Chicago, 1972-1975; teacher reading, South Center Community Svc., Chicago, 1975-1976; teacher, City Colls. Chicago, 1976-1983; teacher, Chicago Board Education, since 1982.

Achievements

• Simpson Pete Houston has been listed as a noteworthy Secondary education educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Election judge Chicago Democratic Organisation, 1982-1985. Member National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Operation Push, Urban League, Young Men’s Christian Association, Smithsonian Institute, Teacher Federation Union, Local School Council, Parent-Teachers Association.

Interests

• Avocations: lecturing, reading, travel, counseling, researching.

Connections

Married Frances Elaine Celestin, July 20, 1974. Children: Masud, Jabari, Omari, Jamila, Mandesa, Aisha, Khadir.

Father:

Simp Houston

Mother:

Sarah Houston

Spouse:

Frances Elaine Celestin

child:

Jabari Houston

child:

Aisha Houston

child:

Masud Houston

child:

Jamila Houston

child:

Omari Houston

child:

Mandesa Houston

child:

Khadir Houston