Background
Persson, Carol Vona was born on July 3, 1951 in Neptune, New Jersey, United States. Daughter of Salvatore John and Patricia Ann (Haley) Vona.
Persson, Carol Vona was born on July 3, 1951 in Neptune, New Jersey, United States. Daughter of Salvatore John and Patricia Ann (Haley) Vona.
Bachelor of Science, Slippery Rock University, 1973. Master of Arts, Montclair State College, 1984. Doctor of Physical Education, Springfield College, Massachusetts, 1987.
Teacher Neptune (New Jersey) Junior High School, 1973-1978, Neptune Senior High School, 1978-1985. Assistant professor Keene (New Hampshire) State College, 1987. Associate professor Westfield State College, Massachusetts, 1988—1996, professor, since 1996, interim dean undergraduate studies, 1996—1997.
Volunteer Massachusetts Special Olympics Summer Games, Springfield, Massachusetts, 1990. Coordinator WSC Aerobathon, Westfield, Massachusetts, 1989, Health Fair/Fit Stop, Westfield, 1989. Fellow North America Society Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance.
Member AAPHERD (vice president eastern district 1983-1985, president 1989-1990, 94-95, district representative 1991-1993, national board governors since 1991, president-elect 1993, presidential medal 1983, 91, 92, merit award 1984, Professional Honor award 1988, Past President award 1989, 92, Fellow award 1997), Massachusetts Association Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (vice president 1987-1989, Honor award 1992, Joseph McKinney award 2000), New Jersey Association Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (vice president 1982-1984, Outstanding Teaching award 1985), Phi Kappa Phi (Westfield State College chapter).