Roanoke Times
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DATE: FRIDAY, February 25, 1994                   TAG: 9402250242
SECTION: VIRGINIA                    PAGE: A3   EDITION: METRO 
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DEANNA W. GORDON

Hometown: Vinton. Current Position: assistant superintendent, Roanoke

County schools. Education: B.A., Roanoke College, secondary

education-history; M.A.L.S., Hollins College, liberal studies-history concentration; Ed.D., Virginia Tech, educational administration.

Prior positions: classroom teacher, 1960-1968; assistant principal and teacher, 1968-1972; assistant principal, 1972-1976; instructional supervisor, 1976-1986; director of elementary education, 1986-1990.

Professional and civic activities: United Way, Roanoke Symphony Society, Roanoke Valley chapter of Red Cross, Virginia State Committee of the Southern Association, Roanoke Valley Historical Society, Salem/Roanoke County Chamber of Commerce and Thrasher Memorial United Methodist Church.

Honors: Educator of the Year, Roanoke Valley chapter of Phi Delta Kappa; Woman of Distinction, Skyline Girl Scout Council; Distinguished Service Award, Roanoke County Council of PTAs.