Tess C. Bennett

Background

Bennett, Tess C. was born on June 11, 1948 in Lake City, Florida, United States. Daughter of William A. and Margaret Bennett.

Education

Bachelor in Education, U. Florida, 1970; Master of Arts in Early Childhood Education, U. Florida, 1980; Doctor of Philosophy in Early Childhood Special Education, U. Florida, 1983.

Career

Assistant professor, University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, 1985-1987; senior research associate, Research & Training Institute, Western Carolina Center, Morganton, North Carolina, since 1987; graduate adjunct assistant professor, Appalachian State University, Boone, North Carolina, since 1987; senior coordinator training and technical assistance, Family Infant & Preschool Progressive, Morganton, since 1987. Director Early Intervention and Family Support Training Grant, Morganton, since 1988, Family and Infant Specialist Training Progressive, since 1984.

Achievements

• Tess C. Bennett has been listed as a noteworthy Special education educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Council for Exceptional Children (chapter president 1990-1991).

Connections

Children: Rudyard Charles, Bennett Watson.

Father:

William A. Bennett

Mother:

Margaret Bennett

child:

Bennett Watson Bennett

child:

Rudyard Charles Bennett