Laura Welch Bush is the wife of President George W. Bush, the 43rd President of the United States.
Birthday
November 4, 1946
Hometown
Midland, Texas
Parents
Harold Welch, home builder
Jenna Welch, bookkeeper
Elementary School
James Bowie Elementary School in Midland, Texas
Favorite Teacher
Mrs. Gnagy, her second grade teacher
Favorite Subject in School
Reading
Childhood and youth activities
"Teaching" her dolls to read
Girl Scouts
College
Southern Methodist University, bachelor's degree in education
Graduate School
University of Texas, master's degree in library science
Career and Public Service
Public school teacher and librarian for school districts in Dallas, Houston and Austin, Texas
First Lady of Texas
Goals
One of Mrs. Bush's goals is to help create more opportunities for men and women to enter the teaching profession.
From recent college graduates, to mid-level professionals, to retired military personnel, Mrs. Bush is encouraging
citizens to bring their talents and experience to classrooms across our nation, especially to disadvantaged public
schools in urban and rural communities, where the need is greatest.
Dream for Children
Mrs. Bush hopes that every child will learn to read.
Brain Challenge
Who was Mrs. Bush's favorite teacher?
What was Mrs. Bush's profession?
How long have President and Mrs. Bush been married?
Name a pastime Mrs. Bush enjoys.
What is Mrs. Bush's primary goal.
Challenge Question:
What is library science?
Share your answers with a parent, teacher or other adult.
Color
Blue
Ice cream
Chocolate
Pastimes
Reading, gardening, walking
Book for young children:
Officer Buckle and Gloria, by Peggy Rathmann
Books for older children:
Little House on the Prairie, by Laura Ingalls Wilder,
Cadie Woodlawn by Carol Ryrie Brink and
Old Yeller by Fred Gipson
Family
Husband
Married to George W. Bush since 1977
Children
Twin daughters, Jenna and Barbara, who are college students
Pets
Dogs: Barney, a Scottish Terrier
Cat: India, a black cat
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