Education:
MS, Chicago State University, 1974
Attended, National University, 1973
Attended, University of Illinois, 1973
BS, Elementary Education, Chicago State University, 1967
Attended, DePaul University
Attended, Roosevelt University.

Professional Experience:
Educational Administrator.

Political Experience:
Representative, Illinois State House, 1987-present.

Organizations:
Member, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, 1990-present
Member, Urban League, 1990-present
Member, Rainbow/People United To Serve Humanity, 1968-present
Member, Phi Delta Kappa, 1967-present
Citizens Utility Board, 1986-2002
Coalition of Women in Long Term Care, 1986-2002
Chicago Teachers Union, 1967-2002
Former Board Member, African American Progress Association
Operation Push
Former Board Member, Board of Educators, Trinity United Church of Christ.

Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees:
Member, Chicago and Illinois Legislative Black Caucus, 1986-present
Member, Christian Board of Education, Trinity United, 1978-1980.

Committees:
Appropriations for General Services, Member
Appropriations for Higher Education, Member
Elementary and Secondary Education, Member
Financial Institutions, Vice Chair
Insurance, Chair
Investigative, Member
Juvenile Justice Reform, Member
Railroad Industry, Member
State Government Administration, Member
Subcommittee on Charter Schools, Chair
Subcommittee on Minority Procurement, Member