Written by Kathryn Ransom

Born in Portland, Oregon. Graduated from high school in Rolla, MO. Attended college at Ozark Christian College in Joplin, Mo and graduated with a BS in eduction from So. West Mo. State in Springfield. Began teaching in Spfld., IL in 1958. Worked for American Book Company as a consultant for 2 years and returned to Spfld. Public Schools in Spfld., IL as the reading and English consultant. Retired in 1993. Involved with the community in many ways, including active at Southside Christian Church, the local church camp, on the board of the Illinois Sym. Orchestra, and do fund raising commercials for our local public tv station (WSEC), and active with senior groups in town.