Claire Ann Hardgrove

Background

Hardgrove, Claire Ann was born on November 11, 1930 in Columbus, Ohio, United States. Daughter of James Henry and Florence Isabell (McDonnell) Hardgrove.

Education

Bachelor, Ohio Dominican College, 1958; Master of Arts in Speech and Drama, Catholic U., 1963; Doctor of Philosophy in Theatre, University of Wisconsin, 1970.

Career

Teacher, St. Lawrence High School, Pittsburgh, 1958-1960; teacher, Bishop Waterson High School, Columbus, 1960-1961; teacher, Newark (Ohio) Catholic High School, 1961-1963; assistant professor, chair, Ohio Dominican College, Columbus, 1963-1967; associate professor, Valparaiso (Indiana) U., 1970-1975; instructor, Trenton (New Jersey) State College, 1978-1979; director continuing studies, Trenton (New Jersey) State College, 1980-1984; dean graduate and continuing studies, Trenton (New Jersey) State College, since 1984; consultant director professional development center, Trenton (New Jersey) State College, since 1986.

Achievements

• Claire Ann Hardgrove has been listed as a noteworthy College dean, communications educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Speech Communication Association, American Association Higher Education, Association Continuing Higher Education, National Association Academy Advisement.

Interests

• Avocations: creative writing, short stories and poetry.

Connections

Married J. Blair Thackeray, July 8, 1971 (divorced).

Father:

James Henry Hardgrove

Mother:

Florence Isabell (McDonnell) Hardgrove

Spouse:

J. Blair Thackeray