Wanda Wallace Riesz

Background

Riesz, Wanda Wallace was born on July 13, 1942 in Lafayette, Indiana, United States. Daughter of George Murdock and Byrdena Maude (McDill) Wallace.

Education

Student, Purdue University, 1961. Student, University Maryland, Madrid, 1962. Bachelor of Arts in Spanish, Indiana University, 1962.

Bachelor of Science in Education, Indiana University, 1963. Master of Science in Education, Indiana University, 1965. Doctor in Cultural Studies, Indiana University, 1972.

Certified, University Madrid, 1962. Student, Berlitz Language School, Freiburg, Germany, 1966. Student, International University Menendez Pelayo, Santander, Spain, 1967.

Student, Alliance Francaise, Paris, 1967.

Career

Teacher elementary school, French, Fairfax (Virginia) County Schools, 1963-1965; director General Educational Development drop-out program, United States Army, Kaiserslautern, Germany, 1965-1966; associate professor, State University of New York, Stony Brook, 1968-1970; lecturer school education, Indiana U., Purdue University, Columbus, Bloomington, Indiana, 1970-1978; founder, principal, Public Alternative H.S., Bloomington, 1970-1980; legislation aide, Indiana House of Representatives, Indianapolis, 1988-1996; education policy analyst, family & social services specialist, Indiana House of Representatives, Indianapolis, 1996-1997. Consultant education, legislation, political, drunk driving, veterans' affairs Hampton Institute, Appalachia, Cleveland, Lexington, Kentucky, Los Angeles, Cleveland, Tennessee, Grand Rapids, Michigan, since 1970. Grant writer Federal Law Enforcement Agency, Indiana, Washington, since 1970.

Director alternative education programs Indianapolis Public Schools, since 1997. Speaker in field.

Achievements

• Wanda Wallace Riesz has been listed as a noteworthy association administrator, educational consultant by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Republican Indiana Baccalaureate Education Systems Trust Indiana House of Representatives Democratic Caucus. Consultant Vietnam and Korean War Memorial Commission, since 1990, Goals 2000, since 1990, United States Secretary Education, since 1990, Coalition Essential Schools, since 1990. Board directors Luggage for Foster Kids, State of Indiana, since 1990, Middle Way Shelter for Battered Women, Bloomington, 1984, State Juvenile Justice Task Force, 1982, Big Brothers/Big Sisters.

Board directors, president Jay Riesz Foundation to Prevent Drunk Driving, Women for Better Government, Greater Indianapolis, 1994-1996. Legislation liaison State Mothers Against Drunk Driving. Volunteer Habitat for Humanity, Indianapolis, 1995.

President Democratic Woman's Club, since 1994. Founding member Indiana Victims of Violent Crimes, since 1995. Elected delegate Indiana Democratic State Convention, 1988, 92, 96.

Member youth advisory board, New Directions Committee St. Paul's Episcopalian Church, since 1994. President Indiana State Alternative Learning Options, Indiana Sagamore of the Wabash, 1997. Member Education Commission of the States, National Organization of Women, Indianapolis Athletic Club, Culver Military Academy Club (Indianapolis), American Legion Auxiliary (life), Metro.

Indianapolis Board Realtors, Studebaker Drivers Club, Mustang Owners Club, Maxinkuckee Yacht Club, Indianapolis Ski Club, Phi Sigma Iota (treasurer 1972), Pi Lambda Theta (secretary 1971), Psi Iota Xi.

Interests

• Avocations: swimming, skiing, vintage cars.

Connections

Married William H. Riesz, July 28, 1963 (divorced 1972). Children: James W. (Jay) (deceased), Nicole Elies.

Father:

George Murdock Wallace

Mother:

Byrdena Maude (McDill) Wallace

Spouse:

William H. Riesz

child:

James W. Riesz (Jay) (deceased)

child:

Nicole Elies Riesz