Eleanor Kussman

Background

Kussman, Eleanor was born on March 17, 1934 in Brooklyn. Daughter of Mortimer Joseph and Eleanor Mary (O'Brien) Gleeson.

Education

Bachelor, Wheaton College, Norton, Massachusetts, 1955; Master of Science, LaVerne College, Claremont, California, 1974.

Career

Teacher science and mathematics, Norwood (Massachusetts) Junior H.S., 1955-1956; teacher physical education, Brawley (California) Union H.S., 1956-1958; teacher physical education, Control Union H.S., El Centro, California, 1958-1974; teacher health careers, Control Union H.S., El Centro, California, 1974-1980; state and federal project director, Control Union H.S., El Centro, California, 1980-1985; instructor horse husbandry and equitation, Imperial Valley College, Imperial, California, 1974-1976; supervisor, Imperial Valley (California) Regional Occupational Program, 1985-1995. Consultant Electrical Engineer Kussman Cons., El Centro, since 1992, California Joint Gender Equity Committee, Sacramento, 1991-1996, State of California Gender Equity, Sacramento, 1986-1996. Instructor program in counseling and guidance University of California, Redlands, 1989.

Achievements

• Eleanor Kussman has been listed as a noteworthy educational superintendent by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member finance committee United Way, El Centro, 1987-1993. Secretary-treasurer Private Industry Council, El Centro, 1985-1995. Past secretary-treasurer California Regional Occupational Centers/Programs, 1986-1988.

Member American Association of University Women, ASCD, Association California School Adminstrs. (past local and regional officer), Rotary International (board directors 1994-1997).

Interests

• Avocations: camping, travel, gardening, reading, horses.

Connections

Married Karl Kussman, June 30, 1956 (deceased October 1988). Children: Katherine Ann, Kristine Sue.

Father:

Mortimer Joseph Gleeson

Mother:

Eleanor Mary (O'Brien) Gleeson

Spouse:

Karl Kussman

child:

Kristine Sue Kussman

child:

Katherine Ann Kussman