Background
Ewell, Yvonne Amaryllis was born on September 19, 1926 in Frankston, Texas, United States. Daughter of Valcris Olenthus and Marjorie (Morris) Ewell.
Ewell, Yvonne Amaryllis was born on September 19, 1926 in Frankston, Texas, United States. Daughter of Valcris Olenthus and Marjorie (Morris) Ewell.
Bachelor, Prairie View Agricultural and Mechanical College, 1947. Master of Arts, University Colorado, 1960. Doctor of Laws (honorary), Bishop College, 1979.
Elementary teacher Ladonia Public Schools, Texas, 1947—1954. Elementary/secondary teacher Dallas Indiana School District, 1954—1961, elementary principal, 1961—1964, elementary consultant, 1964—1968, deputy assistant superintendent, 1974—1976, assistant superintendent, 1976—1982, special assistant to general superintendent, 1982—1983. Administrator Townview Magnet Center, since 1983.
National board directors Young Women’s Christian Association, since 1973, chairman racial justice com, 1975—1982. Board directors KERA Public television, since 1978. Consultant Committee Race, United Methodist Church, New York City, 1981—1982.
Education chairman Texas Advisory Commission, United States Commission Civil Rights, Austin, 1980.
Member of Dallas School Administrators Association (secretary since 1968), American Association School Administrators (advisory panel 1979-1983), Association Supervision and Curriculum Development, Southern Dallas Business and Professional Women Club, Zonta Club, Delta Sigma Theta.