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'''Odessa Rush Ashley''' (born c. [[1934]]) is a retired [[Birmingham City Schools]] teacher and two-term member of the [[Birmingham Board of Education]] representing [[Birmingham City Council District 7|District 7 | '''Odessa Rush Ashley''' (born c. [[1934]]) is a retired [[Birmingham City Schools]] teacher and two-term member of the [[Birmingham Board of Education]] representing [[Birmingham City Council District 7|District 7]]. | ||
Ashley has a bachelor's degree in elementary education and math and a master's in elementary education and education administration from [[Alabama State University]]. She spent 26 years as a teacher and 11 as a program specialist in Birmingham schools. Since retiring she has been active in alumni, retiree and neighborhood organizations. | Ashley has a bachelor's degree in elementary education and math and a master's in elementary education and education administration from [[Alabama State University]]. She spent 26 years as a teacher and 11 as a program specialist in Birmingham schools. Since retiring she has been active in alumni, retiree and neighborhood organizations. | ||
Ashley was first elected to the Board of Education in [[2001 Birmingham City Council election|2001]] and re-elected in [[2005 Birmingham City Council election|2005]]. She ran for a third term in [[2009 Birmingham City Council election|2009]] and while she got the most votes in the main election, she didn't the 50% needed. She was then defeated in a runoff by challenger [[Alana Edwards]] by 38 votes. | |||
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Revision as of 18:11, 12 November 2009
Odessa Rush Ashley (born c. 1934) is a retired Birmingham City Schools teacher and two-term member of the Birmingham Board of Education representing District 7.
Ashley has a bachelor's degree in elementary education and math and a master's in elementary education and education administration from Alabama State University. She spent 26 years as a teacher and 11 as a program specialist in Birmingham schools. Since retiring she has been active in alumni, retiree and neighborhood organizations.
Ashley was first elected to the Board of Education in 2001 and re-elected in 2005. She ran for a third term in 2009 and while she got the most votes in the main election, she didn't the 50% needed. She was then defeated in a runoff by challenger Alana Edwards by 38 votes.
References
- "Birmingham Board of Education District 7: Odessa Rush Ashley" (August 17, 2009) Birmingham News
- Leech, Marie (October 2, 2009) "Birmingham, Alabama school board district 7 hopefuls Odessa Ashley, Alana Edwards pit experience, youth." Birmingham News