Clara P. Wishner

Background

Wishner, Clara P. was born on September 11, 1917 in New York City. Daughter of Maximilian Louis and Tillie (Mendelson) Perlman.

Education

AB, Hunter College, 1939. Master of Education, University Buffalo, 1959. ABD in Reading, State University of New York, Buffalo, 1972.

Career

Head English department, Condra School, Cattaraugus, New York, 1961-1967; assistant Professor of English campus school, State University of New York, Buffalo, 1967-1972; reading teacher, Niagara Falls (New York) Board Education, 1972-1983. Consultant reading teacher National Council Teachers English, New York City, 1977. Lecturer, consultant New York State Reading Council.

Member research consortium United States Office Education, Niagara Falls, 1970.

Achievements

• Clara P. Wishner has been listed as a noteworthy educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Industry Education Council, Niagara Falls, 1975-1977. Member Mensa.

Interests

• Avocations: freelance writing, sewing.

Connections

Married Joseph L. Wishner, July 1, 1939 (deceased 1972). Children: Martha Picra, Mickey Watner, Deborah, Susannah Jeffers.