Background
Abels, Doris Holloway was born on October 28, 1925 in Providence. Daughter of John William and Cecelia May (Peckenham) Holloway.
Abels, Doris Holloway was born on October 28, 1925 in Providence. Daughter of John William and Cecelia May (Peckenham) Holloway.
Bachelor, University Rhode Island, 1971. Master of Arts, University Connecticut, 1974. Certified advanced study, Rhode Island College, 1982.
DEd, Boston University, 1986.
Theatre, professional dancer (Doris and Joan), Ed Sullivan Show, Holloway Sisters, Eddie Cantor, others, 1944-1949; director, manager, Doris Holloway School Dance, Rhode Island, 1950-1985; therapist, Norwich (Connecticut) Hospital, 1974-1975; therapist, Institute Mental Health, Rhode Island, 1978-1979; mental health counselor, educational advisor, Providence, since 1977. Adjunct Professor Brown U., Rhode Island, 1985, Rhode Island College, since 1990.
Member of advisory board Rhode Island Council on Arts, Providence, 1970-1985. Vice chairman International House Rhode Island, Providence, since 1986. Board directors Rhode Island Grand Opera, Inc., Providence, since 1986, Volunteers in Providence Schools, 1990-1991, Rhode Island College Foundation Corporation, since 1992, Rhode Island College, since 1993.
Board directors, teacher Langston Hughes Center for Arts, Providence, since 1986. Member American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Rhode Island Association Counseling and Development (president 1990-1992), Rhode Island Association Women in Education, American Mental Health Counselors Association, International Cult Education Program (advisory board since 1988), American Family Foundation (member committee since 1983).
Married Howard Earl Birman, June 1949 (divorced 1964). Children: Kerry, Kathie, John. Married J. Lester, June 17, 1979.