Background
Donovan, Bernadette Marie was born on August 27, 1936 in Brooklyn. Daughter of George Arthur and Elizabeth Veronica (Reynolds) Donovan.
secondary school principal education educator
Donovan, Bernadette Marie was born on August 27, 1936 in Brooklyn. Daughter of George Arthur and Elizabeth Veronica (Reynolds) Donovan.
Bachelor cum laude, St. John's U., Jamaica, New York, 1967; Privatdozent, St. John's U., Jamaica, New York, 1975; Doctor of Philosophy, St. John's U., Jamaica, New York, 1981; Master of Arts, Hunter College, 1969.
Teacher, St. Clement Pope School, South Ozone Park, New York, 1957-1966;
teacher, Our Lady of Hope School, Middle Village, New York, 1966-1967;
teacher English, St. John the Baptist High School, West Islip, New York, 1967-1969;
assistant principal, St. John the Baptist High School, West Islip, New York, 1969-1986;
principal, St. John the Baptist High School, West Islip, New York, 1986-1991;
professor education, Dowling College, Long Island, since 1991. Director Head Start program, Brooklyn, 1960. Consultant regents' review committee New York Department Education, 1988-1991.
Speaker, presenter workshops in field.
Member ASCD, National Association Secondary School Prins., National Catholic Education Association, Nassau/Suffolk Catholic Secondary School Prins. Council, New York State Teachers Association, Catholic School Adminstrs. Association New York State, Mid-States Association Colleges Secondary Schools (evaluator 1987-1991).