Background
Tavella, Elise Shannon was born on February 7, 1950 in Galveston, Texas, United States. Daughter of William Landless Shannon and Mildred (Erlingheuser) Shannon Cooke.
Tavella, Elise Shannon was born on February 7, 1950 in Galveston, Texas, United States. Daughter of William Landless Shannon and Mildred (Erlingheuser) Shannon Cooke.
Bachelor in English with honors, University of Pacific, 1971; Master of Library Science, San Jose State University, 1977.
Assistant library, San Jose (California) State University, 1977; library department education, Planned Parenthood Santa Clara County, San Jose, 1977-1981; library, San Jose Public Library., since 1980.
Member Kappa Alpha Theta.
Daughter of William Landless Shannon and Mildred (Erlingheuser) Shannon Cooke;m. John Louis Tavella, May 27, 1972. Children: Jennifer, Mark, Molly.