Catherine Wells Burke

Background

Burke, Catherine Wells was born on June 10, 1920 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Daughter of Arthur Parkhouse and Catherine Marie (Yott) Parkllan.

Education

Wayne State University, 1943, postgraduate; Columbia University, 1947; Master of Arts, University of Michigan, 1967.

Career

Teacher, Michigan School Deaf, Flint, 1941-1948; teacher, Michigan School Deaf, Flint, 1963-1988; teacher, International Institute, Flint, 1957-1963.

Achievements

• Catherine Wells Burke has been listed as a noteworthy Educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Teacher, leader Close Up Foundation, Washington, 1983-1987. Board directors International Institute, Flint, 1964-1970. Board directors Station WFBE-FM.

Member Michigan Sesquicentennial Commission, Allegro. Member American Association of University Women, Michigan Education Association, Convention American Instructors Deaf, International Council for Exceptional Children, History Society Michigan, Genesee County History Society, Flint Genealogical Society, Flint Institute Arts, Flint Institute Music, Friends of the Library., Phi Kappa Phi.

Connections

Married Charles A. Wells, June 19, 1943 (deceased). Children: Allen Charles, Catherine Josephine Wells Robinson, Mariella Wells Leonard, Ruth Anne Wells Cantor. Married Harry C. Burke, July 27, 1991.

Father:

Arthur Parkhouse Parkllan

Mother:

Catherine Marie (Yott) Parkllan

Spouse:

Harry C. Burke

Spouse:

Charles A. Wells

child:

Mariella Wells Leonard Burke

child:

Catherine Josephine Wells Robinson Burke

child:

Ruth Anne Wells Cantor Burke

child:

Allen Charles Burke