My name is Melvina Frances Jones. I am a native of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Professor Emerita of European History, Cosumnes River College in Sacramento, California. I grew up in Los Angeles and earned my BA and MA in History at California State University, Los Angeles.

 

I completed my education at the University of California, Santa Barbara, earning my doctorate in history with a specialization in the Second World War in France. I have spent a great deal of time in France teaching and researching in my area of expertise, as well as photographing some of the most beautiful scenes in Europe.

 

After having taught for many years in the Los Angeles area and along California’s beautiful central coast, including one year at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, I came to Cosumnes River College in 1989 as the Dean of Humanities/Social Sciences. After three years, I decided to return to my natural calling and professional passion, finishing my career in the classroom, helping to educate the wonderful students served by CRC.

 

I am very happy and grateful to the Lord for the opportunity to enjoy retirement after thirty-five years in the classroom and administration. I am very active in the outreach ministries of my church, Mount Zion Church of Ontario, and I enjoy photography and playing the piano.