Dorothy Minnie Blanchard

Background

Blanchard, Dorothy Minnie was born on March 11, 1921 in Clinton, Iowa, United States. Daughter of August Christian and Alvena (Schlemmer) Larsen.

Education

A Education, Mount St. Claire College, Clinton, 1955; Bachelor, Marycrest College, 1959; Master of Arts, Marycrest College, 1977; Master of Arts, U. Iowa, 1966.

Career

Teacher, Clinton County Schools, Clinton, Iowa., 1939-1946; teacher, Johnson County Schools, Johnson, Iowa., 1946-1948; teacher, Clinton Community Schools, 1955-1968; coordinator Supportive Reading Program, Clinton Community Schools, 1969-1986; tutor, Professional Tutoring Center, Clinton, since 1986. Instructor education University of Wisconsin, Platteville, 1967-1970 (summers).

Achievements

• Dorothy Minnie Blanchard has been listed as a noteworthy Educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Volunteer Agatha auxiliary Jane Lamb Hospital, since 1986. Member National Education Association (life), American Association of University Women (board directors Education Fund 1989), International Reading Association, River Valley Reading Association (Vice-President 1982-1983, president 1985), Retired Teachers Association, Clinton Country Club, Izaak Walton League, Philanthropic and Educational Organization Sisterhood.

Interests

• Avocations: golf, bridge, antiques, reading, dancing.

Connections

Married John Frederick Martensen, June 9, 1946 (deceased May 1950). Children: Karla Lee Martensen Born, Marcia Jean Martensen Strickland.

Father:

August Christian Larsen

Mother:

Alvena (Schlemmer) Larsen

Spouse:

John Frederick Martensen

child:

Marcia Jean Martensen Strickland Blanchard

child:

Karla Lee Martensen Born Blanchard