Nancy Riley | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Oklahoma Senate from the 37th district | |
| In office November 2000 – 2008 | |
| Preceded by | Lewis Long Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Dan Newberry |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 20, 1958 Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic (2006–present) |
| Other political affiliations | Republican (before 2006) |
| Spouse | Jerry Riley |
| Alma mater | Langston University |
| Profession | Educator |
Nancy C. Riley (born June 20, 1958) represented Oklahoma State Senate District 37 which is located in Tulsa County and includes Bixby, Jenks, Lotsee, Tulsa and Sand Springs from 2000 to 2008. Riley grew up in Tulsa and graduated from Edison High School. She attended Oklahoma Christian College for three years, then married and started a family. Riley's first husband died from a brain tumor. During that time, Riley was forced to live on food stamps. She later graduated from Langston University, and began teaching elementary school in the Tulsa Public Schools system.[1]