GALLERYOF presidents
Jean Franovich Arizona P.E.O. Inspires Hope As a second-generation native of Arizona and a third-generation P.E.O., Jean Franovich grew up loving the state and the Sisterhood. She was initiated into Chapter C in Glendale, where her grandmother, mother and sister were long-time members. She earned her undergraduate degree in journalism and English at Northern Arizona University and her master’s degree in education at Arizona State University. She lived in Phoenix and Scottsdale before moving to Prescott in 2005. She transferred into Chapter O and is deeply grateful for the love and support of her sisters in Chapters O and C. She is also a self-confessed convention junkie and has attended seven Conventions of International Chapter as well as 16 conventions of Arizona State Chapter. Jean taught journalism and English for 32 years at Thunderbird High School in Phoenix. It was there she met and married the love of her life, Michael Franovich. They shared 37 years together before he passed away in 2016. She had four children, but her daughter Michelle died tragically in 2019. She has three surviving children, Nora, Aaron and Chris, as well as eight grandchildren. Her daughter Nora Waltenburg and her granddaughter Crystina Bremser are members of Chapter C.
Carolyn Zachry California Honoring our History, Forging our Future Carolyn Zachry grew up in Des Plaines, Illinois. After graduating from Eastern Illinois University with a degree in special education, she began her teaching career. Two master’s degrees in education followed from Wright State University and California State University, San Bernardino. Carolyn saw the opportunities for women in educational administration in California. Her family settled in the Sierra Foothills where she became a principal and a county office coordinator. Furthering her education goal, Carolyn earned a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from U.C. Davis. Carolyn is the State Director of Adult Education at the California Department of Education. She serves on the Board of Directors for the National Association of State Directors of Adult Education. Carolyn served on the board of the local Boys and Girls Club from 2001-2011, president in 2005. She served on the Executive Committee for National Association for Partnerships in Equity 2015-2020, president from 2018-2019. Carolyn and John, married in 1995, have two children. Theresa (Chapter XA) and Cottey grad (2017) and Will. Theresa is married and had her first child in December 2021. Will, also married, serves in the United States Air Force, stationed in Germany. In her free time, Carolyn enjoys reading, cross-stitch, gardening and her grandson!
Beverly Carlone Connecticut
A Buffet of Opportunities Beverly Carlone grew up working in a family-owned clothing store, located in Woodbury, Connecticut, learning all aspects of the tailoring trade from her dad. In 1980, she married David, who, on their first date, announced he would marry her. The couple moved to New Jersey and were blessed with raising three sons. Tragedy struck her family on September 11, 2001, when David traveled to New York City for a meeting on the 105th floor of Tower Two of the World Trade Center, never to return home. In 2004, the family moved back to Connecticut to be closer to family. A church member first introduced Beverly to P.E.O. She was initiated into Chapter Q, Southbury, Connecticut, in 2006 and cherishes her sisterly bonds and instant friendships. In addition to P.E.O., she has been an active member of her church and various local community groups. Beverly has a passion for cooking and entertaining, especially for her three sons. Usually hosting all family gatherings and holidays, her home is called “The Party House.” Daily workouts are a very important part of her life, along with her Krav Maga training. Beverly takes pride in providing a loving home caring for her rescued special needs dogs in their final years.
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THE P.E.O. RECORD | July–August 2022
Women helping women reach for the stars
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