Background
Guokas, Joan Ellen was born on August 24, 1919 in New Rochelle, New York, United States.
Guokas, Joan Ellen was born on August 24, 1919 in New Rochelle, New York, United States.
Bachelor of Science in Education, St. Joseph University, 1961. Master of Education, Temple University, 1970.
Elementary school teacher, St. Timothy's School, Philadelphia, 1950-1953; elementary school teacher, St. Bernard's School, Philadelphia, 1953-1959; elementary school teacher, Vare Elementary School, Philadelphia, 1961-1968; elementary school teacher, McCall Elementary School, Philadelphia, 1969-1981; retired, 1981.
Member fellowship award committee Emergency Aid, since 1981. Member alumnae board Chestnut Hill College, Philadelphia, since 1990. Member Jefferson Hospital Women's Board, 1991.
Member election day voting panel Philadelphia Election Board, since 1981. Volunteer Ocean City's History Museum. Choir member Frances Cabrini Roman Catholic Church, Ocean City.
Member American Association of University Women.
Daughter of Homer Vincent and Mary Ellen Ann (Ivory) Burnham. Widowed; children: Mary Tyrrell, Matthew Junior.