10 Facts About Joan Raymond

Joan M Raymond was a school district superintendent.

Joan Raymond was such of Houston Independent School District from 1986, until 1991, as well as for the Yonkers Public Schools, Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205, and the South Bend Community School Corporation.

Joan Raymond originated from the Northern United States, and matriculated from Ripon College, DePaul University, and Northwestern University.

Joan Raymond began her term as HISD superintendent circa September 1986, replacing Billy Reagan.

McAdams added that Raymond "had to be in control of everything she touched", and that "intimidation" was a feature of her tenure.

Elizabeth Spates, an African-American board member, opposed Joan Raymond, stating that she was a "hireling" and that she could not adapt to the culture of the Southern United States.

Joan Raymond initiated the concept of The Rice School, which opened in 1994.

Joan Raymond was voted out by Rod Paige, Felix Fraga, Wiley Henry, and other board members.

Joan Raymond had intended to retire, but heard about the South Bend position from friends.

Joan Raymond left her position in 2006 after announcing she would retire the previous year.