Background
Harper, Diane was born on May 12, 1950 in Media, Pennsylvania, United States. Daughter of Jesse and Alice Marie (Mars) Harper.
Harper, Diane was born on May 12, 1950 in Media, Pennsylvania, United States. Daughter of Jesse and Alice Marie (Mars) Harper.
Bachelor, Boston University, 1972. Master of Arts, Boston University, 1973.
Teacher Excellsior High School, Kingston, Jamacia, 1973, New Bedford (Massachusetts) High School, 1973-1974. Instructor English Massachusetts Bay Community College, Wellesley, Massachusetts, 1976-1979, assistant professor, 1979-1983, associate professor Wellsley, 1983-1986, professor, since 1986. Academy counselor, instructor English Northeastern University, Boston, 1974-1976, 83—.
President, owner To Find an Image Consultant Firm. Teaching assistant School Business Extension School Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1981-1982. Vice president social and educational programs Lena Park Community Development Corporation, Dorchester, Massachusetts, 1985-1988.
Lecturer on black women writers, non-traditional student. Lecturer English, continuing education Wheelock College, since 1987. Instructor reading and study skills, African-American Institute and Studies Department Northeastern University, 1974-1976, 83—.
National, international scholar, consultant. Consultant Davis Educational Research Center, Boston.
Member National Association of Female Executives, National Education Association, MTA, Community Colleges Humanities Association, Massachusetts Teachers Association, African-American Literature Association, Community College Humanities Association, Delta Sigma Theta.
Married 1976 (divorced 1987). Children: Khadj M., Khamal M.