Born: Milledgeville, Georgia
Education:
EdS, Columbus College (Now Columbus State University) (1994)
MS, University of Georgia, Athens, GA (1971)
BS, University of Georgia, Athens, GA (1966)
Certifications:
Master Gardener Certification, State of Georgia (2006); Master Gardener Certification, State of Alabama (2005); Licensed Amateur Radio Operator, KE4MSQ (1994); Teaching Certified, Columbus College, State of Georgia (1979)
Career:
Teacher of Science, Chair Department, Kendrick High School, Columbus, GA (1980-2004)
Teacher of Science, Decatur City Schools, Georgia (1971-1972)
Graduate Laboratory Assistant, University of Georgia, Athens, GA (1968-1971)
Graduate Teaching Assistant, University of Georgia, Athens, GA (1966-1968)
Secondary Education Science Educator
Career Related:
Woodrow Wilson Biotechnical Institute, Princeton, NJ (1993); Instructor of Science, Governor’s Honor Program, Valdosta State College (1991); Research Assistant, Inhalation Toxicology Research Institute, Albuquerque, NM (1990); Participant, NEWMAST, NASA Educational Workshop for Math and Science Teachers, Kennedy Space Center (1986); Research Assistant, Caretta Research Project, Wassau Island, Savannah Science Museum, GA (1985); Co-Founder, Georgia Coalition for Math and Science
Civic:
Member, Harris County Women’s Club (2015-Present); Columbus Botanical Garden Volunteer, Member, Valley Master Gardeners (2006-Present); Member, Delta Kappa Gamma (1996-Present); President, Board of Directors, Columbus Botanical Garden (2018-2020); President, Harris County Women’s Club (2018-2020); Vice President, Board of Directors, Columbus Botanical Garden (2017-2018); Vice President, Russell County Master Gardeners (2007-2012); Volunteer, Callaway Garden (2006-2018); Volunteer, Hope Harbor, Columbus, GA (2004-2011)
Creative Works:
Inventor, The Wrap-All (1992); Contributor of Articles to Newspapers and Journals
Awards:
Honoree, Volunteer of the Year, Hope Harbor Battered Women’s Shelter (2008); Honoree, District Science Teacher of the Year, Georgia Science Teachers Association (1995); Honoree, Teacher of the Year, Phi Delta Kappa (1992); Honoree, Outstanding Biology Teacher, National Association of Biology Teachers (1990-1991)
Memberships:
Member, Board of Directors, Columbus Botanical Garden (2016-Present); Vice President, Chattanoochee Valley Daylily Society (2014-Present); Chair, Christmas in the Garden (2013-Present); Chair, Daylily Show (2019); President, Harris County Women’s Club (2018-2019); Vice President, Harris County Women’s Club (2017); Project Chair, Harris County Women’s Club (2016); Member, Harris County Women’s Club (2015); Treasurer, Delta Kappa Gamma (2006-2012); Vice President, Phi Delta Kappa (2002-2004); President, Valley Area Science Teachers (1997-1998); President-elect, Valley Area Science Teachers (1996-1997); Chairman, Georgia Science Teachers Education Foundation (1994-1998); President, Georgia Science Teachers Association (1992-1993); Member, Organizational Committee, Coalition for Excellence in Science Education (1992-1993); Treasurer, Muscogee Area Literacy Association (1992-1993); Conference Coordinator, State Georgia Science Teachers Association Conference (1992); President-elect, Georgia Science Teachers Association (1991-1992); Secondary Representative, Georgia Science Teachers Association (1990-1991); District VI Representative, Georgia Science Teachers Association (1988-1990); Member, Program Committee, National Science Teachers Association; Member, National Association of Biology Teachers; Member, Nantahala Hiking Club; Member, Franklin Garden Club; Charter Member, Valley Area Science Teachers
Religion:
Unitarian-Universalist
Family:
Daughter of Felton Conrad Corbett and Vivian Iris (Brookins) Corbett
Married: George Edmund Averill (07/31/1971)
Child: John Conrad
Grandchild: Madison Emily Averill
Hobbies:
Art; Gardening; Radio; Making greeting cards; China painting
Biography Sources:
Who’s Who in America – 2016, 70th Edition (pub. 2016)
Who’s Who in America – 2015, 69th Edition (pub. 2014)
Who’s Who in America – 2014, 68th Edition (pub. 2013)
Who’s Who in America – 2013, 67th Edition (pub. 2012)
Who’s Who in America – 2012, 66th Edition (pub. 2011)
Who’s Who in America – 2011, 65th Edition (pub. 2010)
Who’s Who in America – 2010, 64th Edition (pub. 2009)
Who’s Who in America – 2009, 63rd Edition (pub. 2008)
Who’s Who in America – 2008, 62nd Edition (pub. 2007)
Who’s Who in America – 2007, 61st Edition (pub. 2006)
Who’s Who in America – 2006, 60th Edition (pub. 2005)
Who’s Who in America – 2004, 58th Edition (pub. 2003)
Who’s Who in America – 2003, 57th Edition (pub. 2002)
Who’s Who in America – 2002, 56th Edition (pub. 2001)
Who’s Who in America – 2001, 55th Edition (pub. 2000)
Who’s Who in America – 2000, 54th Edition (pub. 1999)
Who’s Who in America – 1999, 53rd Edition (pub. 1998)
Who’s Who in America – 1998, 52nd Edition (pub. 1997)
Who’s Who in America – 1997, 51st Edition (pub. 1996)
Who’s Who in America – 1996, 50th Edition (pub. 1995)
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Who’s Who in American Education – 2004-2005, 6th Edition (pub. 2003)
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Who’s Who in the South and Southwest – 2015, 41st Edition (pub. 2014)
Who’s Who in the South and Southwest – 2014, 40th Edition (pub. 2013)
Who’s Who in the South and Southwest – 2013, 39th Edition (pub. 2012)
Who’s Who in the South and Southwest – 2012, 38th Edition (pub. 2011)
Who’s Who in the South and Southwest – 2011, 37th Edition (pub. 2010)
Who’s Who in the South and Southwest – 2010, 36th Edition (pub. 2009)
Who’s Who in the South and Southwest – 2009, 35th Edition (pub. 2008)
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Who’s Who in the South and Southwest – 2007, 33rd Edition (pub. 2006)
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Who’s Who in the South and Southwest – 2005, 31st Edition (pub. 2004)
Who’s Who in the South and Southwest – 2004, 30th Edition (pub. 2003)
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Who’s Who of American Women – 2002-2003, 23rd Edition (pub. 2002)