Background
Skoney, Sophie Essa was born on January 29, 1929 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Daughter of George Essa and Helena (Dihmes) Cokalay.
Skoney, Sophie Essa was born on January 29, 1929 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Daughter of George Essa and Helena (Dihmes) Cokalay.
Bachelor of Philosophy, University Detroit, 1951. Master of Education, Wayne State University, 1960. Doctor of Education, Wayne State University, 1975.
Postgraduate, Educational Institute Harvard Graduate School, since 1986.
Teacher elementary school Detroit Board Education, 1952-1969, remedial reading specialist, 1969-1970, curriculum coordinator, 1970-1971, region 6 article 3 title I coordinator, 1971-1983, area achievement specialist, 1984-1988. Administrative assistant Office Grant Procurement and Compliance, 1988-2000. Member dean's advisory council College Education Wayne State University, since 1995.
Consultant in field.
Member Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, Wayne State University Education Alumni Association (president board governors 1979-1980, newsletter editor 1975-1977, 80—), Macomb Dental Auxiliary (president 1969-1970), Michigan Dental Auxiliary (president 1980-1981), Alliance Michigan Dental Association (president 1998-2000), American Association School Administrators, Wayne State University Alumni Association (director, vice president 1985-1986), International Reading Association, Michigan Reading Association, Michigan Association State and Federal Program Specialists, Professional Women's Network (newsletter editor 1981-1983, president 1985-1987, Anthony Wayne award for leadership 1981), Retirees Organization School Administrators and Supervisors (president since 2003), Anthony Wayne Society, Delta Kappa Gamma, Beta Sigma Phi, Phi Delta Kappa (vice president 1988-1990, president 1990-1991, Educator of Year 1985, 91, 96, 2000).
Married Daniel J. Skoney, December 28, 1957. Children: Joseph Anthony, James Francis, Carol Anne.