Gwen Elizabeth Van Dorp

Background

Dorp, Gwen Elizabeth Van was born on July 23, 1948 in Zeeland, Michigan, United States. Daughter of Richard James and Evelyn Frances (De Bruyn) Van Dorp.

Education

Bachelor, Michigan State University, 1970; Master of Arts, Western Michigan U., 1974; Doctor of Education, U. Massachusetts, 1986.

Career

Teacher, Zeeland Middle School, 1970-1974; teacher, Alternative High School, Charlotte, Michigan, 1974-1975; director, Teacher Center, Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts, 1976-1978; in-service coordinator, Amherst Area Teacher Center, 1978-1981; teacher, Amherst-Pelham School District, 1981-1983; principal, Hawlemont Elementary School, Charlemont, Massachusetts, 1983-1987; assistant superintendent, Mohawk Trail School District, Shelburne Falls, 1987-1989; superintendent, Hampden (Massachusetts) Public Schools, 1989-1994.

Achievements

• Gwen Elizabeth Van Dorp has been listed as a noteworthy Assistant school superintendent by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member ASCD, Massachusetts Association School Supts., Phi Delta Kappa.

Connections

Married William John Bekkering, January 10, 1981.

Father:

Richard James Dorp

Mother:

Evelyn Frances (De Bruyn) Van Dorp

Spouse:

William John Bekkering