Sylvia Greer James

Background

James, Sylvia Greer was born on August 27, 1929 in Asheville, North Carolina, United States. Daughter of William Henry and Etta Belle (Snead) Greer.

Education

Bachelor, Fisk U., 1949; Master of Arts, Indiana U., 1957; specialist degree, Indiana U., 1971; gifted/talented endorsement, Purdue University, 1983.

Career

Teacher, Garnett School, Gary, Indiana, 1956-1969; teacher math, science, Gary School District, 1969-1973; assistant elementary principal, Jefferson School, Gary, 1973-1974; elementary principal, Franklin School, Gary, 1974-1981; principal gifted/talented, Banneker School, Gary, 1981-1989; retired, 1989.

Achievements

• Sylvia Greer James has been listed as a noteworthy Principal by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member ASCD, American Association School Adminstrs., International Association Reading, Association Mathematics and Science, Greater Bridgeport Retired Teachers, Trumbull Senior Center.

Connections

Married Robert B. James, July 7, 1951. Children: Robert B. Junior, Henry Greer.

Father:

William Henry Greer

Mother:

Etta Belle (Snead) Greer

Spouse:

Robert B. James

child:

Robert B. Junior James

child:

Henry Greer James