Information about Teresa Heinz Kerry
Birthday:
October 5, 1938
Hometown:
She grew up in Africa and then moved to Pittsburg, Pennsylvania.
Parents:
Dr. Jose and Irene Simoes Ferriera. Her father was an African doctor
Siblings:
Schooling:
She went to college in South Africa, and then went on to school in Genenva. She speaks five languages: English, Spanish, French, Portugese, and Italian.
Profession:
worked as a translator for the United Nations
Interesting Facts:
She was a registered Republican until January of 2003. Her first husband was the owner of the Heinz Ketchup company. If her second husband, John Kerry, is elected President, she will be the second foreign-born first lady of the United States.
Accomplishments:
She speaks five languages. She is the second most famous person from Mozambique, Africa. She has ten honorary college degrees.She received the Albert Schweitzer Gold Medal for Humanitarianism in 2003. References:
http://explanation-guide-info/meaning/Teresa-Heinz-Kerry.html
Click here to go back to our second grade website!
