Background
Peternel, Joan was born on December 9, 1936 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Frank and Mary (Darovic) Peternel.
writer American literature educator
Peternel, Joan was born on December 9, 1936 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Frank and Mary (Darovic) Peternel.
Doctor of Philosophy, Indiana University, 1981.
Member of faculty literature and writing, Indiana U., Bloomington, 1981-1983; member of faculty, American U., Washington, 1983; member of faculty, Catholic U., Washington, 1992; member of faculty, Georgetown University, Washington, 1990-1993.
Member Modern Language Association, International James Joyce Foundation, Academy American Poets, National Coalition of Independent Scholars.