Background
Sanders, Catharine Downer was born on August 6, 1935 in Reno. Daughter of Robert Carpenter and Alice Marie (Gottschalk) Downer.
Historical researcher adult educator
Sanders, Catharine Downer was born on August 6, 1935 in Reno. Daughter of Robert Carpenter and Alice Marie (Gottschalk) Downer.
Bachelor in Elementary Education, University Nevada, 1975. Master of Education in Education Administration and Higher Education, University Nevada, 1984.
Director independent study by correspondence University Nevada, Reno, 1984-1995. Retired, 1995.
Member National University Continuing Education Association (emeritus, Devoted Service award 1996), Nevada Adult Education Association (president 1989-1990, Commendation award 1991), Nevada Women's History Project (northern Nevada vice chair 1996-1998, state board chair 1997-1998, co-chair conference 1997, 98, editor newsletter 1999-2008, committee chair North region 1998-2008, Woman of Achievement award 2007), Mountain Plains Adult Education Association (emeritus, co-editor newsletter 1994-1996, Merit award 1996).
Married Archable O'Neill Sanders, May 1, 1955. Children: Christopher O'Neill, Eric Downer, Scott Carpenter.