Geraldine Leitl Orton

Background

Orton, Geraldine Leitl was born on May 16, 1939 in Pittsburgh. Daughter of Meinrad M. and Virginia (Traska) Leitl.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, 1961; postgraduate, Scandinavian Seminary for Cultural Study, Valla Folkhogskola, Linkoping, Sweden, 1961-1962; Master of Science, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 1970; Doctor of Philosophy, U. Buffalo, 1978.

Career

Elementary school teacher, Ripley (New York) Center School, 1962-1970; elementary school counselor, Ripley (New York) Center School, 1970-1974; program director, State University of New York, Fredonia, 1974-1976; assistant professor, Gannon U., Erie, Pennsylvania, 1977-1981; associate professor, Gannon U., Erie, Pennsylvania, 1981-1997; professor, Gannon U., Erie, Pennsylvania, since 1997; member graduate faculty, Gannon U., Erie, Pennsylvania, since 1990; director mental health counseling, Gannon U., Erie, Pennsylvania, since 1991; director general studies program, Gannon U., Erie, Pennsylvania, 1991-1993; chair department human services, Gannon U., Erie, Pennsylvania, 1992-1995; private practice, since 1984. Board directors mental health counseling program Warren Eastern State Hospital, 1984-1988, supervisor of placements in Warren County, 1984-1988. Board directors Home Instruction Tutorial Program Research Foundation State University of New York, Fredonia, 1975-1976, Learn, Experience and Develop Program, 1974-1975.

Consultant bureau of Guidance New York State Department Education, Albany, 1983, mental health program Chautauqua County Board Cooperative Ednl. Superior vena cava syndrome, Fredonia, 1974, career education program Westfield (New York) Academy and Center School, 1974. Therapist Parents Supporting Other Parents in Sorrow, Erie, 1978.

Member numerous Gannon U. committees and task forces. Presenter in field.

Achievements

• Geraldine Leitl Orton has been listed as a notable psychologist, therapist, educator, author by Marquis Who's Who.

Works

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  • Workbook for Orton's Strategies for Counseling with Children and Their Parents

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  • Strategies for Counseling with Children and Their Parents (Children & Adolescents)

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  • By Geraldine Leitl Orton - Strategies for Counseling with Children and Their Parents: 1st (first) Edition
  • Workbook for Orton's Strategies for Counseling with Children and Their Parents Paperback 1996 1 Ed. Geraldine Leitl Orton
  • (Strategies for Counseling with Children and Their Parents) Author: Geraldine Leitl Orton published on (December, 1996)

Membership

Member advisory board Perspective on Women Series: Public Committee on the Humanities in Pennsylvania. Member Primary Prevention Task Force-Youth Services Coordination Council Erie County. Numerous presentations Pennsylvania schools.

Member American Psychological Association, American Counseling Association, National Association of Social Workers, Pi Gamma Mu, Lambda Sigma.

Connections

Married Guy M. Orton, June 16, 1962. Children: Alisa, Guy Christopher.

Father:

Meinrad M. Leitl

Mother:

Virginia (Traska) Leitl

Spouse:

Guy M. Orton

child:

Alisa Orton

child:

Guy Christopher Orton