Background
Follman, Dorothy Major was born on November 7, 1932 in Colden, New York, United States. Daughter of Francis Emri and V. Blanche (Feedham) Major.
Follman, Dorothy Major was born on November 7, 1932 in Colden, New York, United States. Daughter of Francis Emri and V. Blanche (Feedham) Major.
Bachelor of Science in Recreation Education magna cum laude, State University of New York, Cortland, 1954; Master of Education, State University of New York, Buffalo, 1979.
Assistant director health education, Young Women’s Christian Association, Niagara Falls, New York, 1954-1955; institution teacher, New York State Department Corrections, Albion, 1968-1970; institution teacher, New York State Narcotic Addiction Control Commission, Albion, 1970-1971; institution teacher, Medina, 1971-1973; senior recreation therapist, New York State Drug Abuse Control Commission, Medina, 1973-1976; senior recreation therapist, New York State Office of Mental Health, Rochester, 1976-1977; head recreation therapist, Buffalo, 1977-1990; lecturer, Houghton (New York) College, 1990-1991. Instructor Medaille College, Buffalo, 1983-1984, advisory board, 1982-1987.
Member of advisory board State University of New York, Brockport, 1986-1987. Choir director Unithd Methodist Church, Keyonville, New York, 1965-1975, Colden United Methodist Church, since 1980. Honoree 36th Annual Cortland College Recreation Conference, 1986.
Member National Therapeutic Recreation Society, New York State Recreation and Parks Society (Executive Board 1985-1989, distinguished service award 1985, professional service award 1987, 89), Niagara Frontier Recreation and Parks Society (Executive Board 1983-1986, awards chairman 1983-1986, award for excellence 1987), State University of New York-Cortland Alumni Advisory Board.
Married Roy John Follman, November 26, 1954. Children: John Jay, Mark J., Curtis J., Thomas J.