Background
Bussell, Jean Fitzwater was born on October 13, 1947 in Sidney, Ohio, United States. Daughter of Paul Edgar and Ruth Joycelyn (Phelps) Fitzwater.
Bussell, Jean Fitzwater was born on October 13, 1947 in Sidney, Ohio, United States. Daughter of Paul Edgar and Ruth Joycelyn (Phelps) Fitzwater.
Bachelor in Sociology, Ohio Wesleyan University, 1969. Master of Social Work, Ohio State University, 1971. Doctor of Philosophy in Education, Ohio State University, 2000.
Area planning coordinator Franklin County Mental Health and Mental Retardation Board, Columbus, Ohio, 1971-1972. Assistant to director Southwest Community Mental Health Center, 1972-1978. Executive director Ohio Council Community Mental Health Agencies, 1979-1986, Reading Recovery Council North America, Columbus, since 1996.
Deputy director Ohio Student Aid Commission, 1986-1995. Secretary board directors National Council Community Mental Health Agencies, Washington, 1984-1986.
President Junior League of Columbus, 1987-1988, Columbus Area Women's Political Caucus, 1981-1982. President Mental Health Association Ohio, Columbus. Member National Association of Social Workers, American Society Association Executives (certified, member chairman's council 1984-1986), others.
Married Harold Dean Bussell, November 15, 1973. 1 child, Jennifer Lynne.