Winifred Frances Yonkers

Background

Yonkers, Winifred Frances was born on September 30, 1939 in Pittsburgh. Daughter of Wilfred Lawrence and Mary Frances (Johnson) Haddock.

Education

Bachelor of Science, University Pittsburgh, 1961. Master of Arts, George Washington University, 1967.

Career

Teacher Pittsburgh Public Schools, 1961-1963, Washington Public Schools, 1963-1967, reading specialist, 1967—1995, retired, 1995.

Achievements

• Winifred Frances Yonkers has been listed as a noteworthy reading specialist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Treasurer Lewisdale Boys and Girls Club, Hyattsville, Maryland, 1981-1986. Member Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, International Reading Association, District of Columbia Reading Council, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Pi Lambda Theta (treasurer 1969-1971), Alpha Kappa Alpha (treasurer University Pittsburgh chapter 1960-1961).

Interests

• Reading, bowling, bridge.

Connections

Married Mervyn Leroy, September 14, 1963. Children: Pamela Marie, Vernon Lee.

Father:

Wilfred Lawrence Haddock

Mother:

Mary Frances (Johnson) Haddock

Spouse:

Mervyn Leroy

child:

Pamela Marie Yonkers

child:

Vernon Lee Yonkers