Mabel Desmond

Mabel Desmond
Member of the Maine House of Representatives for the 146th District
In office
December 1994  December 2002
Personal details
Born (1929-01-30) January 30, 1929
Southampton, Massachusetts
Political party Democrat
Residence Mapleton, Maine
Alma mater University of Maine at Presque Isle
Profession Public School Teacher
Religion Baptist

Mabel J. Desmond (born January 30, 1929) is an American politician and schoolteacher from Maine. Desmond, a Democrat, served four terms (19942002) as representative to the Maine House of Representatives.[1] A Democrat, District 146 included parts of northern Aroostook County, including Ashland, Castle Hill, Mapleton, New Sweden, Wade, Washburn and Woodland. She served on the education and cultural affairs committee. She is married and has four children.[1] In 2007, the former teacher was appointed by Governor John Baldacci to the Maine State Board of Education.[2]

Desmond graduated from the University of Maine at Presque Isle in 1964. She earned a Master's in Education from the University of Maine in 1975. She taught public school from 1949 to 1994. She also was an adjunct professor at University of Maine at Presque Isle from 1991-1994.[3]

References

  1. 1 2 "Mabel J. Desmond". Retrieved 10 February 2013.
  2. Quinn, Francis X. (September 21, 2007). "Senate confirms host of Baldacci nominees". Bangor Daily News. p. B5. Retrieved 10 February 2013.
  3. "Mabel Desmond Biography - Project Vote Smart". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved 10 February 2013.
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