Dorothy Dierks Harris

Background

Harris, Dorothy Dierks was born on August 19, 1935 in Columbus, Georgia, United States. Daughter of Henry Edward and Margaret (Greene) D.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts, U. Colorado, 1957; Master of Arts, Columbia University, 1960; Doctor of Education, Columbia University, 1984.

Career

Secretary, Museum Modern Art, New York City, 1957-1958; instructor, Auburn U., 1959; supervisor, Public Schools, Kennett, Missouri, 1960; art teacher, Public Schools, Pearl River, New York professor, Jersey City State College, since 1962; chairman, Jersey City State College, since 1982; acting dean arts and science, Jersey City State College, 1991-1992; dean arts and science, Jersey City State College, since 1992. Curator exhibitions including Lever House, New York City, 1992, Liberty State Park, 1992.

Achievements

• Dorothy Dierks Harris has been listed as a noteworthy Educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member National Association School Art and Design (board directors), Women's Caucus Arts.

Connections

Children: Gavin, Dylan.

Father:

Henry Edward D.

Mother:

Margaret (Greene) D.

child:

Gavin Harris

child:

Dylan Harris