Background
Claflin, Joan Elizabeth was born on April 20, 1942 in Milford, Massachusetts, United States. Daughter of Chester Herbert and Mary Madeline Claflin.
Claflin, Joan Elizabeth was born on April 20, 1942 in Milford, Massachusetts, United States. Daughter of Chester Herbert and Mary Madeline Claflin.
Bachelor of Science in Education, Framingham State College, 1964; Master of Education, Boston University, 1970.
Teacher 4th grade, Holliston (Massachusetts) Public School, 1964-1969;
elementary science specialist, Holliston (Massachusetts) Public School, 1969-1977;
instrumental resources coordinator, Holliston (Massachusetts) Pubb. School, 1977-1991;
teacher third grade, Holliston (Massachusetts) Pubb. School, 1991-1992, 93-95;
teacher second grade, Holliston (Massachusetts) Pubb.
School, 1992-1993;
founder, 1st director Environmental Day Camp, Holliston, 1972-1977. Consultant school committee Blackstone, Massachusetts, 1979, St. Ann's Montessori School, Sudbury, Massachusetts, 1994. Awards committee member, treasurer David McCord Children's Literature Festival, Framingham, since 1986.
Member religious education board Holy Angels' Parish, Upton, Massachusetts, 1980-1994. Member Nobscot Reading Council (treasurer 1983-1992, 94-95, Celebrate LiteracyCommendation 1983, 91, recognition for outstanding contributions of help to local Nobscot Reading Council 1991), Whole Language Teacher's Association.