Background
Furness, Janet Elisabeth was born on November 25, 1948 in Newark. Daughter of Charles Yardley and Margaret Sutherland Furness.
Furness, Janet Elisabeth was born on November 25, 1948 in Newark. Daughter of Charles Yardley and Margaret Sutherland Furness.
Bachelor of Science, Philadelphia Biblical University, 1970. Master of Social Work, Rutgers University, 1972. Postgraduate, University Rochester, since 1997.
Director child welfare Goodwill Home and Rescue Mission, Newark, 1972-1982. Director child placement services Christian Homes for Children, Hackensack, New Jersey, 1982-1986. Director statewide volunteer programs Mental Health Association New Jersey, Montclair, 1987-1994, director children's mental health legislation advocacy, 1987-1994.
Associate dean, assistant professor Carver School Church Social Work, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, 1994-1995. Acting dean Carver School Church Social Work Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1995-1996. Associate professor social work Roberts Wesleyan College, Rochester, New York, since 1996, director Master of Social Work program, since 2005.
Chair parents and professionals in partnership statewide conference Mental Health Association New Jersey, New Brunswick, 1990. Chair legal issues task force Children's Service Coordinating Council, New Jersey Department Human Services, Trenton, 1990-1994. Consultant to public schools regarding education reform Kentucky Education Reform Act, Louisville, 1994-1995.
Founding member, leadership team member Christians Supporting Community Organization, Denver, 1997.
Member, advisory Rochester Area Children's Collaborative, since 1996. Member National Association of Social Workers (certified), Academy Certified Social Workers, North America Association Christians in Social Work (secretary/treasurer 1987-1989, president 1995-1997, co-chair annual convention 2002), Council on Social Work Education.
Children: Philip Andrew Spressart, Jessie Marie Spressart.