Background
Shields, Agnes A. was born on May 5, 1934 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Daughter of Charles Patrick and Mary Ellen (Conroy) Shields.
Shields, Agnes A. was born on May 5, 1934 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Daughter of Charles Patrick and Mary Ellen (Conroy) Shields.
AB, Chestnut Hill College, 1969; Master of Arts, Temple University, 1972; Doctor of Philosophy, Temple University, 1979.
Teacher, Temple University, Philadelphia, 1972-1974;
teacher, John W. Hallahan High School, Philadelphia, 1976-1980;
vice principal, John Carroll School, Bel Air, Maryland., 1980-1987;
teacher, Archbishop Carroll High School, Radnor, Pennsylvania, 1987-1989;
assistant professor, Chestnut Hill College, Philadelphia, since 1989. Reader-advanced placement The College Board, Princeton, New Jersey, 1991-1993. Book reviewer Salem Press, Pasadena, California, 1992-1993.
Seminar chair Women of Color Writers Conference, Ocean City, Maryland., 1992.
English instructor Outreach-Breachmenders, Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania, 1992. Member Modern Language Association, Northeast Modern Language Association, National Council Teachers English, Assembly on American Literature, American Humor Studies Association.