Glenna J. Wallace (born c. 1960[1]) is an educator and politician who has served as Chief of the Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma since 2006. Wallace is the first woman to serve as Chief of the Eastern Shawnee.[2]
Glenna J. Wallace | |
|---|---|
| Chief of the Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma | |
| Assumed office 2006 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c. 1960 (aged c. 64) Oklahoma, United States |
| Alma mater | Pittsburg State University (MA) |
| Profession | Educator |
Early life
editWallace was born in Ottawa County, Oklahoma, and has lived in Oklahoma almost all of her life.[1] Wallace studied at Pittsburg State University where she graduated with Bachelor of Arts, Master of Arts and Education Specialist degrees. She continued her post-graduate education at The University of Tulsa, the University of Arkansas, and Missouri State University.[3]
Career
editWallace worked at Crowder College in Neosho, Missouri for 38 years, working as an instructor, interim academic dean, director of travel, department chair, and division chair.[1]
In 2006, she was elected Chief of the Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma, becoming the tribe's first female chief.[1] Prior to being elected Chief, she served for 18 years on the Eastern Shawnee Business Committee.[3]
References
edit- ^ a b c d "Chief Glenna Wallace". Indiana University. Archived from the original on 2024-01-02. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
- ^ "CHIEF GLENNA WALLACE IS REVIVING THE EASTERN SHAWNEE TRIBE". 417 Magazine. Archived from the original on 2024-01-02. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
- ^ a b "Chief Glenna J. Wallace, EdS, MA, BA". Kansas State University. Archived from the original on 2023-02-09. Retrieved 2023-01-02.