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educator sculptor

Ann Margaret Chere, American Sculptor, educator. Avocations: cross country skiing, travel, foreign language. F C. United Federation teachers scholar, 1976, New York State Board Regents scholar, 1976.

Background

Chere, Ann Margaret was born on June 11, 1958 in Brooklyn. Daughter of Jerome Vito and Jean (Guido) Colonna.

Education

Bachelor, State University of New York, Stony Brook, 1980.

Career

Manager, B. Dalton Bookseller, Queens, New York, 1981-1982; manager, B. Dalton Bookseller, New York City, 1983-1984; manager, Walden Books, Long Island, New York, 1982-1983; freelance studio manager/exhibition coordinator, New York City, 1983-1987; assistant showroom manager, National Craft Show Room, New York City, 1987; gallery director, Pindar Gallery, New York City, 1988-1990; sculpting apprentice, Vera Lightstone, Sculptor, New York City, 1983-1989; ceramics teacher, Kinnelon (New Jersey) School Enrichment Program, 1994-1996; sculptor, private instructor, Warwick, New York, since 1990; teacher enrichment program, Warwick (New York) School, 1996; program director, Doc Fry Cmty. Center Teen Program, since 1997.

Achievements

  • Ann Margaret Chere has been listed as a noteworthy sculptor, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Volunteer coordinator Community 2000: Arts and Culture Task Force, Warwick, 1995-1998. Secretary, newsletter editor Warwick Art League, 1995-1996, treasurer, 1992-1994. Volunteer teacher Warwick Valley School District, 1991-1996.

Volunteer National Organization of Women, New York City, 1984-1987, treasurer, 1987-1989. Member New York Foundation for the Arts.

Interests

  • Cross country skiing, travel, foreign language.

Connections

Married Russell William Chere, February 27, 1991.

Father:
Jerome Vito Colonna

Mother:
Jean (Guido) Colonna

Spouse:
Russell William Chere