Ruth Rowan
Encyclopedia
Ruth Rowan is an American
politician from the U.S. state
of West Virginia
. She is a member of the Republican Party and is currently the West Virginia House of Delegates
member from the 50th District, which represents Mineral County
and Hampshire County
in West Virginia's Eastern Panhandle
. In 2004 she defeated the embattled House Delegate Jerry Mezzatesta
for his seat after he was embroiled in a political scandal of 2003-2004.
. She was received her B.S. and M. Ed. from California University of Pennsylvania
. She married Tom Rowan and they had two children, Julie and Tom. Rowan is a long-time elementary school teacher in Hampshire County Schools
.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
politician from the U.S. state
U.S. state
A U.S. state is any one of the 50 federated states of the United States of America that share sovereignty with the federal government. Because of this shared sovereignty, an American is a citizen both of the federal entity and of his or her state of domicile. Four states use the official title of...
of West Virginia
West Virginia
West Virginia is a state in the Appalachian and Southeastern regions of the United States, bordered by Virginia to the southeast, Kentucky to the southwest, Ohio to the northwest, Pennsylvania to the northeast and Maryland to the east...
. She is a member of the Republican Party and is currently the West Virginia House of Delegates
West Virginia House of Delegates
The West Virginia House of Delegates is the lower house of the West Virginia Legislature. Only three states—Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia—refer to their lower house as the House of Delegates.-Historical:-Current:-District organization:...
member from the 50th District, which represents Mineral County
Mineral County, West Virginia
Mineral County is a county located in the U.S. state of West Virginia. It is part of the Cumberland, MD-WV Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of 2010, the population was 28,212. Its county seat is Keyser.-Ancient history:...
and Hampshire County
Hampshire County, West Virginia
Hampshire County is a county located in the U.S. state of West Virginia. As of 2010, the population was 23,964. Its county seat is Romney, West Virginia's oldest town . Hampshire County was created by the Virginia General Assembly on December 13, 1753, from parts of Frederick and Augusta counties ...
in West Virginia's Eastern Panhandle
Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia
The Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia is a narrow stretch of territory in the northeast of the state, bordering Maryland and Virginia, United States. The Eastern Panhandle Board of Realtors and other local civic organizations consider only the three Easternmost counties, Jefferson, Berkeley and...
. In 2004 she defeated the embattled House Delegate Jerry Mezzatesta
Jerry Mezzatesta
Jerry Mezzatesta is an American politician in the U.S. state of West Virginia. He is a member of the Democratic Party. Mezzatesta was the West Virginia House of Delegates member from the 50th District which represents Mineral County and Hampshire County in West Virginia's Eastern Panhandle...
for his seat after he was embroiled in a political scandal of 2003-2004.
Personal life
Rowan was born in PennsylvaniaPennsylvania
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a U.S. state that is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, New York and Ontario, Canada, to the north, and New Jersey to...
. She was received her B.S. and M. Ed. from California University of Pennsylvania
California University of Pennsylvania
California University of Pennsylvania is a public university located in California, Pennsylvania, USA. Founded in 1852, it is a member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education. Cal U's enrollment is approximately 9,400.The main campus consists of about 38 buildings situated on 92 acres...
. She married Tom Rowan and they had two children, Julie and Tom. Rowan is a long-time elementary school teacher in Hampshire County Schools
Hampshire County Schools
Hampshire County Schools is the operating school district within Hampshire County, West Virginia. It is governed by the Hampshire County Board of Education.-High schools:Serves grades 9-12*Hampshire High School , Romney-Middle schools:Serves grades 6-8...
.
See also
- List of members of the 78th West Virginia House of Delegates
- List of members of the 79th West Virginia House of Delegates
- List of members of the 80th West Virginia House of Delegates