Background
Kendrick, Deborah Keefer was born on May 2, 1950 in Toledo.
Kendrick, Deborah Keefer was born on May 2, 1950 in Toledo.
Bachelor, Adrian College, 1971. Master of Arts in English Literature, Kent State University, 1973. Teacher certified, University Akron, 1974.
Teacher various schools, 1971-1979. Lecturer in field; presenter workshops on freelance writing. Conducted disability awareness training.
Member national advisory board Station WGBH, Boston, since 1987, Ohio Governor's Council on People with Disabilities, 1987-1993, treasurer Ohio Statewide Indiana Living Council, since 1993. Member advisory board Very Special Arts, Ohio. Past troop leader Girl Scouts United States of America.
Chairman Ohio Statewide Indiana Living Council, 1997. Member Cincinnati Association for Blind (vice president, trustee), Women in Communications Inc., Society Professional Journalists (2d place beat reporting, Cincinnati, 1995), American Council of Blind (board publications, national awards chair Ned E. Freeman Writing award 1983, president Ohio chapter 1988-1992), Cincinnati Editors Association (2d place award Publications Contest 1988, 1st place 1989, 90).
Married Kevin M. Kendrick, April 6, 1973. Children: Melinda J., Sean K., Caitlyn E.