Irene Mitchel

Background

Mitchel, Irene was born in Askam Peely, Pennsylvania, United States. Daughter of John Michel and Anna (Petruska) Mitchel.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Art cum laude, Kutztown U., 1954; Master of Science in Art, Pennsylvania State University, 1959; DEd in Art, Pennsylvania State University, 1968.

Career

Teacher art, supervisor, Alfred I. duPont School, Wilmington, Delaware, 1954-1955; teacher art, supervisor, Hanover Township School District, Lee Park, Pennsylvania, 1955-1961; instructor, Pennsylvania State University, Scranton, 1967-1969; professor art, East Stroudsburg (Pennsylvania) U., since 1961; chairman art department, East Stroudsburg (Pennsylvania) U., 1968-1972, 82-86, 93-. Instructor art Jewish Community Center, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, 1956-1961, Playground Recratin Center, Wilkes-Barre, 1957-1961.

Achievements

• Irene Mitchel has been listed as a noteworthy Art educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member National Art Education Association, Pennsylvania Art Education Association, Eastern Arts Association, International Society Education Through Art, Kappa Delta Pi.

Connections

Father:

John Michel Mitchel

Mother:

Anna (Petruska) Mitchel