Background
Johannsen, Gail Corrine was born on June 23, 1940 in Wagner, South Dakot. Daughter of Thomas Raymond and Cora Grace (Eitemiller) Duncanson.
Johannsen, Gail Corrine was born on June 23, 1940 in Wagner, South Dakot. Daughter of Thomas Raymond and Cora Grace (Eitemiller) Duncanson.
Bachelor of Science in Home Economics Education, South Dakot State University, Brookings, 1962; Bachelor in Nutrician, Mount Marty College, 1984; Master of Science in Nutrician, Food Science, South Dakot State University, Brookings, 1986.
Teacher, Wagner (South Dakot) Public School, 1962-1963; teacher, Ravinia (South Dakot) Public High School, 1964-1965; teacher, Lake Andes (South Dakot) High School, 1965-1966; teacher, E. Charles Mix High School, Wagner, South Dakot, 1966-1982; consultant, Lake Andes (South Dakot) Health Care Center, 1987-1995; consultant, Lewis & Clark Health Education, Yankton, South Dakot, since 1988; head nutrician discipline, South Dakot U. affiliated program, Vermillion, 1988-1995; AP4 director, South Dakot U. affiliated program, Vermillion, since 1991. Advisory board Head Start, Vermillion, 1990-1998. Member South Dakot Nutrician coordinator committee, Pierre, 1995-1998.
Chairman Rock and Roll Jamboree, American Heart Association, Wagner, 1977-1982. Leader 4-H, Charles Mix Wagner (South Dakot) Blue Ribbon Club, 1970-1992. Member American Dietetic Association (secretary 1991-1992, president 1995-1996, South Dakot chapter, Emerging Dietetic Leader award 1997), American Association Mental Deficiency (area II nutrician representative 1986), South Dakot Nutrician Council (editor newsletter 1987-1996, task force 1996-1998), Business and Professional Women (Outstanding Woman of Year award 1980).
Married James A. Johannsen, March 31, 1966. Children: Julie Lynn, Todd A., Tim Joel.