Background
Gillespie, Wilma Joan was born on February 5, 1928 in Denver, Colorado, United States. Daughter of William Henry and Alma Helen (Vadeen) Raukohl.
Gillespie, Wilma Joan was born on February 5, 1928 in Denver, Colorado, United States. Daughter of William Henry and Alma Helen (Vadeen) Raukohl.
Bachelor, U. Northern Colorado, 1950; Master of Arts, U. Colorado, 1967; Doctor of Philosophy, U. Denver, 1982.
Teacher, Rosedale Elementary School, 1950-1953; teacher, Alcott Elementary School, 1961-1969; elementary coordinator, Denver (Colorado) Public Schools, 1969-1975; principal, Barnum Elementary School, Denver, 1975-1981; principal, Traylor Elementary School, Denver, 1982-1986; principal, Stedman Elementary School, Denver, 1986-1988; principal, Columbine Elementary School, Denver, 1988-1991; retired, 1991. Mentor Colorado Association School Executives Mentorship Program, 1990-1991. Principal emeritus National Association Elementary School Prins., Colorado Association School Executives.
Elder North Presbyterian Church, Denver, 1985-1988, 90-. Member United Nations/Target Kids for Saving Earth Award, 1991. Member American Business Women's Association, Denver Association for Gifted/Talented (vice president 1992-1993), Denver Public Schools Gifted/Talented (advising committee 1991-1993), American Mensa, South Denver Kiwanis, Phi Delta Kappa, Delta Kappa Gamma (pres.1974-1976, 92-94, Omega state scholarship 1981, international scholarship 1981).
Married Robert Wise Gillespie, June 18, 1949 (div December 1981). Children: R. Scott, Janice Gillespie Theisen, Steven John.
