Background
O'Brien, Elizabeth Fernandez was born on October 1, 1951 in Manchester, Connecticut, United States. Daughter of Edward George and Ruth Elizabeth O'B.
O'Brien, Elizabeth Fernandez was born on October 1, 1951 in Manchester, Connecticut, United States. Daughter of Edward George and Ruth Elizabeth O'B.
Bachelor of Science in Physical Education, Springfield (Massachusetts) College, 1973; student, Chelsea College, Eastbourne, Sussex, England, 1972-1973; Master of Arts in Dance Education, Goddard College, Plainfield, Vermont, 1980.
Teacher physical education and dance, Assumption College, Worcester, Massachusetts, 1973-1974; physical education and gym coach, Walnut Hill High School for Performing Arts, Natick, Massachusetts, 1974-1976; physical education teacher, Wildwood Elementary, Amherst, Massachusetts, since 1976. Director dance company, performer as guest artist, choreographer, consultant in schools, dance test writer, dance judge, since 1979.
Organizer Spanish study classes for children, Shutesbury, 1993. Member Alliance for Health (vice president dance 1985-1986), African Brazilian Caribbean Dance Company (director since 1989).
Married Richard Ryan, April 6, 1974 (divorced April 1977). Married Bert Fernandez, July 31, 1987. Children: Duran Eduardo Fernandez-O'Brien, Remy Allen Fernandez-O'Brien.