Joan Della Semedo

Background

Semedo, Joan Della was born on November 12, 1938 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Daughter of Arthur William and Eleanor (Miles) Beattie.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, University Massachusetts, 1977. Master of Education, University Massachusetts, 1987. Doctor of Philosophy, University Massachusetts, 1994.

Career

Teacher, Boston Public School, 1979-1988; principal, teacher art and history, Boston Public School, since 1988. Artist-in-embassy unites states department of State, Washington, 1976-1989.

Achievements

• Joan Della Semedo has been listed as a noteworthy fine arts and history educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Artist Tegusagarpah-Honduras Embassy, 1976-1990, New Zealand Embassy, Wellington, 1977-1990. Appointee Governor's African-American Advisory Board, Boston, since 1993, Board Health, Brockton, Massachusetts, since 1994.

Interests

• Avocations: fashion design, aerobics, traveling, coin collector, cello.

Connections

Married John Homer Semedo. 1 child, Sara-Annual.

Father:

Arthur William Beattie

Mother:

Eleanor (Miles) Beattie

Spouse:

John Homer Semedo

child:

Sara-Annual Semedo