Background
Schifter, Catherine Crutchfield was born on September 24, 1950 in Abilene, Texas, United States. Daughter of James Willard and Josephine (Palmer) Crutchfield.
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Catherine Crutchfield Schifter
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Bachelor of Science, Baylor University, 1972; Master of Education, U. Houston, 1973; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Pennsylvania, 1986.
Career
Research assistant, Baylor College Medical, Houston, 1972-1973; dental hygienist, Philadelphia, 1975-1978; associate, School Dental Medicine University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, 1973-1974; assistant professor, School Dental Medicine University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, 1978-1985; director residency, School Dental Medicine University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, 1985-1986; assistant dean, The Annenberg School Communications, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, since 1986. Director multi media technical group and teleconferencing.
Politics
The state should not use its authority to promote particular religious beliefs, nor should it require prayer or worship in the public schools. However, the state should leave students free to practice their own religious convictions.
Views
As human beings people find themselves as part of an unjust, sinful and violent world, which we may feel individually helpless to change. If we accept forgiveness, God can enable us to resist evil and to live life to the full.
Membership
Active American Heart Association, since 1978, Philadelphia Orchestra Association, since 1981. Member American Association of University Professors, American Association Dental Schools, American Ednl. Research Association, Alpha Phi, Sigma Phi Alpha.
Interests
Connections
Married Stephan Clay Schifter, August 17, 1974.
Awards
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Recipient Academy Effort award Pennsylvania Dental Hygiene Association, 1981, Earl Banks Hoyt award School Dental Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, 1982, Clinical Research award American Academy Perio, 1987.Recipient Academy Effort award Pennsylvania Dental Hygiene Association, 1981, Earl Banks Hoyt award School Dental Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, 1982, Clinical Research award American Academy Perio, 1987.