Occupation: Special Education Educator
Born: Detroit, Michigan, July 15, 1944
Education:
MS, National University, La Jolla, CA
BS, National University, La Jolla, CA
AB, National University, La Jolla, CA
Certifications:
Teaching Certification, State of California
Career:
Owner, Fairy Dust Farms (2019-Present)
Owner, Farms of Ta-Dae, Winchester, CA (2000-Present)
Special Education Teacher, Elementary Teacher, OUSD Ivey Ranch, Oceanside, CA (1994-Present)
Resort Owner, Welker’s Lodge, Inc., Grand Marais, MI (1970-2000)
Career Related:
President, Chamber of Commerce, Grand Marais, MN (1973-1977)
Civic:
Leader, 4-H, Vista, CA (1994-2000); President, National Federation of Women’s Clubs, Grand Marais, MI (1977-1979); United States Representative, Bicentennial Committee, Washington, D.C. (1976)
Achievements:
Crafts Polymer Clay, Jewelry, Bead Work, Very Best Farms
Awards:
Recipient, Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award
Memberships:
Member, Special Education Caucus, National Education Association; Member, Women’s Caucus, National Education Association; Member, CARS
Religion:
Lutheran
Family:
Daughter of Clarence B. Welker and Betty M. Welker
Married: Wayne Charles Pirlot (6/16/1962)
Children: Rene A. Galarza; Keith A. Stern-Pirlot
Grandchildren: Danielle; Desiree; Tamera; Lilly; Clara
Extended Family: Dylan; Daylin; Dracen; Jaxson; Betty
Hobbies:
Travel
Biography Sources:
Who’s Who in America – 2019, 72nd Edition (pub. 2019)
Who’s Who in America – 2012, 66th Edition (pub. 2011)
Who’s Who in America – 2011, 65th Edition (pub. 2010)
Who’s Who of American Women – 2010-2011, 28th Edition (pub. 2010)
Who’s Who of American Women – 2008-2009, 27th Edition (pub. 2008)
