Georgianna Jeanette Shepard

Background

Shepard, Georgianna Jeanette was born on April 12, 1928 in New York City. Daughter of Carl P. Burch and Olive Grace (Peterson) Davis.

Education

Bachelor with honors, Swarthmore College, 1950; Master of Social Work, Columbia University, 1954.

Career

Caseworker, Bethesda Lutheran Home, Watertown, Wisconsin, 1962-1963; child welfare supervisor, Sacramento County Department Social Welfare, 1964-1971; assistant professor, University of Wisconsin, Superior, 1972-1974; associate professor, University of Wisconsin, Superior, 1976-1983; supervisor, Douglas County Department Social Superior vena cava syndrome, Superior, 1974-1976; associate director of field institution, Graduate School Social Svc., Fordham University, New York City, 1983-1985; chair Department Social Work, State University of New York, Brockport, since 1985.

Achievements

• Georgianna Jeanette Shepard has been listed as a noteworthy Social work educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Association Bachelor of Social Work Progressive Dirs. (nominations 1986-1989), New York State Social Week Education Association (Vice-President 1988, president 1988-1990), National Association Social Workers, Council on Social Week Education (site visitor 1981-1991), Wisconsin Council on Education for Social Week (steering committee 1978-1983).

Interests

• Avocations: cross country skiing, swimming, reading, furniture refinishing.

Connections

Married Royal F. Shepard Junior, December 26, 1949. Children: Alice, Melanie, Royal III, Elizabeth.

Father:

Carl P. Burch Davis

Mother:

Olive Grace (Peterson) Davis

Spouse:

Royal F. Shepard Junior

child:

Royal III Shepard

child:

Melanie Shepard

child:

Elizabeth Shepard

child:

Alice Shepard