Donna Murphy Van Der Horn

Background

Horn, Donna Murphy Van Der was born on August 27, 1957 in Euclid, Ohio, United States. Daughter of Bruce Arthur and Lucille (Biank) Murphy.

Education

Bachelor in Speech Pathology, Audiology and Elementary Education, Loyola College, Baltimore, 1979; Master of Arts in Deaf Education, Gallaudet U., 1981.

Career

Teacher of deaf students, Bergen County Special Superior vena cava syndrome, Midland Park, New Jersey, 1981-1985; support service specialist, Bergen County Special Superior vena cava syndrome, Midland Park, New Jersey, 1984-1985; interpreter, St. Peter's Episcopalian Church, Mountain Lakes, New Jersey, since 1983; rehabilitation specialist for deaf, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, Paterson, New Jersey, since 1985. Adviser secondary hearing impaired program Junior National Association for Deaf, Midland Park, 1983-1985. Instructor sign language Pompton Lakes (New Jersey) Adult School, 1984-1988.

Coordinator Young Adults Deaf Association, Wayne, New Jersey, 1987-1988. Exchange instructor Gallaudet U., England, 1981.

Achievements

• Donna Murphy Van Der Horn has been listed as a noteworthy Rehabilitation specialist for deaf by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Council American Instrs. of Deaf, Association for Rehabilitation of Deaf.

Interests

• Avocations: skiing, aerobics, camping, reading, needlepoint.

Connections

Married David Van Der Horn, July 25, 1981. 1 child, Eric John.

Father:

Bruce Arthur Murphy

Mother:

Lucille (Biank) Murphy

Spouse:

David Van Der Horn

child:

Eric John Horn