Background
Schmalz, Gretchen Marie was born on January 22, 1936 in Minneapolis. Daughter of Walter Ernest and Theresa Henrietta (Naumann) Schmalz.
Schmalz, Gretchen Marie was born on January 22, 1936 in Minneapolis. Daughter of Walter Ernest and Theresa Henrietta (Naumann) Schmalz.
Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy, University of Minnesota, 1957; Master of Arts in Occupational Therapy, University of Southern California, 1969; Doctor of Education in Allied Health, U. Houston, 1987.
Staff occupational therapist, Cleveland City Hospital, 1957-1958; assistant supervisor, University of Illinois R&E Hospital, Chicago, 1958-1961; clinical supervisor, Veterans Administration Hospital., Hines, Illinois, 1961-1968; assistant professor, U. Alabama, Birmingham, 1969-1973; associate professor, University Texas School Allied Health Sciences, Galveston, 1973-1977; professor, University Texas School Allied Health Sciences, Galveston, since 1977; associate chair department occupational therapy, University Texas School Allied Health Sciences, Galveston, since 1973.
Member East End History District, Galveston, Texas, since 1976, Galveston Hospice,1984-. Chair nominate committee Krewe of Hygeia, Galveston, 1987-1988. Member American Occupatonal Therapy Association, Texas Association College Teachers, Texas Occupational Therapy Association (treasurer since 1988).