Jirina Sladek Polivka

Background

Polivka, Jirina Sladek was born on March 10, 1926 in Prague, Czechoslovakia. Daughter of Petr and Eleonor (Sixta) Sladek.

Education

Master of Arts, Charle U., Prague, 1949; M of Social Science, Bryn Mawr (Pennsylvania) College, 1962; D of Social Work, Catholic U. American, 1969.

Career

Assistant professor, Catholic U. American, Washington, 1968-1975; associate professor, department chairman social work, George Mason U., Fairfax, Virginia, since 1980; private practice research consultant, Washington, 1962-1967, 71-79; private practice counselor, Falls Church, Virginia, since 1975.

Achievements

• Jirina Sladek Polivka has been listed as a noteworthy Social work educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board of directors Alexandria Young Men’s Christian Association, 1959-1965 (named Leader of Year 1962). Member National Association Social Workers, Gerontological Society.

Interests

• Avocations: swimming, mycology, great books.

Connections

Married Dennis James Polivka, November 7, 1953.

Father:

Petr Sladek

Mother:

Eleonor (Sixta) Sladek

Spouse:

Dennis James Polivka