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- Growing up in Camden, Ivey worked on her father's farm. She graduated from Auburn University, where she was a member of Alpha Gamma Delta, becoming president of her first-year pledge class, and served in the Student Government Association all four years.
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Ivey was born on October 15, 1944, in Camden, Alabama, as the only child to Boadman Nettles (1913–1997) and Barbara Elizabeth Ivey (née Nettles; 1915–1998). [2] [3] [4] Her father, who served as an officer in the U.S. Army during World War II , worked with the Gees Bend community as part of the Farmers Home Administration .
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Growing up in the small town of Camden in Wilcox County, Alabama, and working on her father’s farm taught Kay Ivey to value hard work and living within one’s means. Her parents instilled values of faith, family, and community. After graduating from Auburn University in 1967, Kay worked as a high school teacher and a bank officer.
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Feb 28, 2024 · Ivey graduated in 1967 with a degree in secondary education and in August of that year married fellow student Ben LaRavia. The couple moved to Sacramento, California, and Ivey taught high school for several years.
Nov 8, 2022 · Though she did not go into detail, she said her mission as governor was to put a “renewed emphasis” on Alabama’s educational system. Her comments come at a time when Alabama attempts to move...
Jan 16, 2023 · Kay Ivey, the first woman elected twice as Alabama’s governor, began her second full term today with a promise to make improving education the top priority. Ivey called for more parental...
Jan 18, 2023 · Press Releases. MONTGOMERY — Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday signed four education-focused executive orders and issued a memo to the Department of Early Childhood Education. Governor Ivey has consistently stated that improving educational outcomes for Alabama’s students is her top priority.
Mar 7, 2024 · Press Releases. MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday signed the CHOOSE Act (House Bill 129) into law. The governor signed the bill at an event at the State Capitol surrounded by students, lawmakers and supporters. Governor Ivey made the following comments: We did it!
