Janice Lehrer Karesh

Background

Karesh, Janice Lehrer was born on May 22, 1924 in New York City. Daughter of Maxwell and lillian (Cohen) Lehrer.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pre-Medicine, Rutgers University, 1945; Master of Arts in Psychological Counseling, New York University, 1946.

Career

Teacher algebra, Chicora H.S., Charleston, South Carolina., 1946-1947; teacher mathematics, Charleston H.S., 1963; teacher gifted, Addleston Hebrew Academy, Charleston, 1963-1964; teacher physics, biology, Rivers H.S., Charleston, 1964-1965; consultant special education, South Carolina Department Mental Retardation, Charleston, 1966-1969; director special services, Beaufort (South Carolina.) School District, 1969-1989; independent consultant special education, Charleston, since 1989.

Achievements

• Janice Lehrer Karesh has been listed as a noteworthy Special education consultant by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Volunteer advocate guardian at litem, Family Court, South Carolina., since 1990. Member Executive Committee Charleston Democratic Party, since 1994. Member League of Women Voters (past board directors), National Council Jewish Women (president 1951, past board directors), Council for Exceptional Children, Poetry Society of South Carolina., Douglass Alumnae Association (Vice-President since 1995).

Interests

• Avocations: needlepoint, writing poetry and essays, child advocacy issues. E-mail: [email protected].

Connections

Married Irwin Karesh, June 15, 1947(deceased 1959). Children: Sara, Hyman, Ann, Charles.

Father:

Maxwell Karesh

Spouse:

Irwin Karesh

child:

Ann Karesh

child:

Charles Karesh

child:

Hyman Karesh

child:

Sara Karesh