Hobbies/Sports:
Reading; Crocheting; Sewing; Walking at least one mile each day
Education Degrees:
Master's Degree in Education, California State University Stanislaus (1973); Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education, Minor in Library Science, Geology and Psychology, Mayville University, ND (1961); Lifetime Librarian Degree, Mayville University, ND
Affiliations Awards:
The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International; Co-Founder, Hilmar-Irwin-Stevinson Historical Society
Charity:
Ordained Elder, United Presbyterian Church
Number Of Years In Profession:
8
Number Of Years In Current Position:
8
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her hard work, honesty, and caring for others.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession because she loves history.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Grant is known for being very caring and giving, as well as a servant of God. She is thankful to her father who paid her generously when she worked for him as a wheat grain truck driver during college.
She was previously a reading specialist for 40 years in the education field. In her present position, the motto for the historical society is "History lives on and on." The name of the mobile museum is the Tumbleweed, as it also moves on and on. It is an honor for Ms. Grant to be involved with preserving the history of the area as well as live in such a caring community.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Utilizing the historical society for preserving the history
of Hilmar, Irwin, and Stevinson, CA
Awards/Honors:
Volunteer of the Year (2006); Citizen of the Year, Hilmar Chamber of Commerce (2005); Woman of the Year, Delta Kappa Gama (2003)
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Grant plans to continue growing the historical society.