Background
Carstensen, Carol Jean was born on January 31, 1943 in Cleveland. Daughter of Herman Samuel and Rose Schneider.
consultant State agency administrator
Carstensen, Carol Jean was born on January 31, 1943 in Cleveland. Daughter of Herman Samuel and Rose Schneider.
Bachelor with honors, University Wisconsin, 1965. Master in Public Administration, University Wisconsin, 1986. Master in Teaching, Yale University, 1967.
Caseworker Cuyahoga County Welfare, Cleveland, 1966. Teacher New Haven (Connecticut) Public Schools, 1966-1968, Washington Public Schools, 1968-1971. Instructor Madison (Wisconsin) Area Technology College, 1974-1983.
Policy analyst Department Industry Labor and Human Relations, Madison, 1986-1987, Department Health and Social Services, Madison, since 1988.
President Elementary Parent Group, Madison, 1981-1982, 83-84, Middle School Parent Group, 1985-1987, founder. Founder, steering committee, Citywide Parent Group, Madison, 1984-1987. Member League of Women Voters (unit president Dane County 1978-1980).
Married Peter C. Carstensen, July 14, 1968. Children: Mary, Jean, Daniel, Steven.