Christine Steger-Gratz

Background

Steger-Gratz, Christine was born on April 14, 1942 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Daughter of Chester and Josephine (Guy) Lonski.

Education

Student, Adrian (Michigan) College, 1960-1962; Bachelor, Eastern Michigan U., 1964; Master of Arts, Michigan State University, 1985; postgraduate, Eastern Michigan U., 1967-1968, 81-83.

Career

Teacher English, Tecumseh (Michigan) High School, 1964-1968; teacher adult education program, Jackson (Michigan) Public Schools, 1975-1979; teacher English, Lumen Christi High School, Jackson, 1979-1983; member of faculty School Journalism., Michigan State University, East Lansing, 1983-1987; publications consultant, adjunct faculty School Journalism, Michigan State University, East Lansing, since 1987; managing editor, Michigan Dental Association, Lansing, 1987-1991; director communications, Michigan Dental Association, Lansing, 1990-1991; manager communications services, American Dental Association, Chicago, since 1991. Correspondent Jackson Citizen Patriot, 1985-1986. Freelance writer.

Achievements

• Christine Steger-Gratz has been listed as a noteworthy Association publications editor by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Troop leader, convention delegate Jackson area Girl Scouts, 1977. Member Queens School Board Education, Jackson, 1977-1979. Member League of Women Voters (board directors Jackson County chapter 1989-1991), Women in Communications, Society Professional Journalists (education committee 1989-1990, vice president programs 1988-1990).

Interests

• Avocations: reading, cross-country skiing, bowling, travel, writing.

Connections

Married Douglas M. Steger, June 19,1965 (divorced 1983). Children: Jennifer, Michael. Married James D. Gratz, September 10, 1984.

Father:

Chester Lonski

Mother:

Josephine (Guy) Lonski

Spouse:

James D. Gratz

Spouse:

Douglas M. Steger

child:

Michael Steger-Gratz

child:

Jennifer Steger-Gratz