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What did Sally Ride do as a kid?
As a child, Ride was an avid tennis player and had dreams of becoming a professional. She began playing tennis at age 10, and subsequently won a scholarship to the Westlake School for Girls in Los Angeles. While in her teens, Ride was ranked in the top 20 nationally on the junior tennis circuit.
Who is Sally Ride married to?
Steven HawleySally Ride / Spouse (m. 1982–1987)Steven Alan Hawley is a former NASA astronaut who flew on five U.S. Space Shuttle flights. He is professor of physics and astronomy and director of engineering physics at the University of Kansas. Wikipedia
Is Sally Ride dead?
July 23, 2012Sally Ride / Date of death
How old is Sally Ride?
Ride died on July 23, 2012, at the age of 61 following a 17-month battle with pancreatic cancer.
How many siblings does Sally Ride have?
Karen RideSally Ride / Siblings
Who was Sally Ride’s sister?
Karen RideSally Ride / Sister
Who was Sally Ride dad?
Dale Burdell RideSally Ride / Father
Who is the first birth on Earth?
Adam is the name given in Genesis 1-5 to the first human.
Who made Sally Ride’s behind the Doodle?
In celebration of Sally Ride’s 64th birthday, we were fortunate enough to have animator Nate Swinehart create another Behind The Doodle short to share a bit more about Sally’s life and the making of the doodle. This time narrated by the artist of the doodle, Olivia When, and Tam O’Shaughnessy, author of our guest blog post.
Why choose Sally Ride elementary school?
At Sally Ride Elementary, we use many strategies to help our students to attain academic excellence. Our Explorers and our teachers are working hard to make this year a historic and memorable one for our students and community. There are so many exciting things happening at our school!
What is Sally Ride’s life really about?
As the first American woman in space, Sally Ride—who would have been 64 today—captured the nation’s imagination as a symbol of the ability of women to break barriers. But her historic flight represented just one aspect of a remarkable and multifaceted life.
Who was Sally Field?
She was also a physicist, a science writer, and an inspirational advocate for keeping kids excited about science as they go through school. Sally was born on May 26, 1951, in Los Angeles. She grew up playing with a chemistry set and small telescope—and playing football in the streets with the neighborhood kids.