Tonya Dawn Poindexter

Background

Poindexter, Tonya Dawn was born on December 6, 1958 in Stilwell, Oklahoma, United States. Daughter of Judson and Norma Jean (Keys) Richards.

Education

Associate of Arts in Education, Connors State College, 1985; Bachelor of Science in Education, Northeastern State University, 1987; M Special Education, Northeastern State University, 1989; Master in Curriculum and Instruction, Northeastern State University, 1993.

Career

Teacher special education, Liberty School, Muldrow, Oklahoma, 1988-1990; resource teacher, Van Buren (Arkansas) High School, since 1990. Scotopic sensitivity screener Irlen Institute Perceptual and Learning Development, Long Beach, California, since 1990.

Achievements

• Tonya Dawn Poindexter has been listed as a noteworthy Special education educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Council Exceptional Children (division learning disabilities and mental retardation).

Interests

• Avocations: antique glassware, Native American artifacts.

Connections

Married Ricky Darrell Poindexter, June 17, 1977.

Father:

Judson Richards

Mother:

Norma Jean (Keys) Richards

Spouse:

Ricky Darrell Poindexter