Background
Ferry, Joan Evans was born on August 20, 1941 in Summit, New Jersey, United States. Daughter of John Stiger and Margaret Darling (Evans) Ferry.
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Joan Evans Ferry
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Bachelor of Science, University of Pennsylvania, 1964; Master of Education, Temple University, 1967; postgraduate, Villanova U., 1981.
Career
Industrial photographer, Bucksco Manufacturing Company, Inc., Quakertown, Pennsylvania, 1958-1959;
mathematics and German tutor, St. Lawrence University, Canton, New York, 1959-1961;
research assistant, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, 1963;
teacher elementary school, Pennridge Schools, Perkasie, Pennsylvania, 1964-1974, 75-77;
elementary school counselor, Pennridge Schools, Perkasie, Pennsylvania, since 1981;
private practice counselor, real estate partnership, Perkasie, since 1981;
chair child study team, Perkasie Elementary School, 1988-1994. Tutor mathematics, German, St. Lawrence University, Canton, New York, 1959-1961. Supervisory teacher East Stroudsburg U., Pennridge Schools, 1971-1974.
Research assistant University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, 1963. Member academic committees for Pennridge Schools. Adjunct faculty Bucks County Community College, since 1983.
Instructor American Institute Banking,1982-. Notary public, since 1986. Municipal auditor, secretary board auditors, 1984-1990, municipal auditor since 1990, Chairman of the Board auditors since 1990.
Consultant in field.
Achievements
Membership
Volunteer elementary school counselor Perkasie, 1979-1980. Member Hilltown Civic Association, 1965-1970, 92-. Executive Committee chairperson Hilltown PTO, 1965-1973.
Soloist Good Shepherd Episcopal Church Choir, Hilltown, 1964-1977. Steering com.Perkasie School, 1989-1995. Poll watcher, 1993; medical volunteer United States Olympics, Atlanta, 1996.
Volunteer Dublin Ambulance Squad, since 1996, House Rabbit Society, Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, since 1998. Member Dublin Volunteer Fire and Ambulance Company. Member principal's round table Perkasie (Pennsylvania) School, 1997.
Volunteer House Rabbit Society Southeastern Pennsylvania/Delaware Foster Home and Sanctuary, Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, since 1998. Fellow International Biographical Association. Member American Association of University Women, National Education Association, NAFE, Humane Society United States, World Institute Achievement, Pennsylvania State Education Association (political action committee for education, chair Pennridge Schools since 1986, delegate leadership conference 1987, 89), Pennridge Education Association (faculty representative 1986-1988, executive county since 1986, negotiations resource committee 1987-1989, 1990-1993, steering committee Perkasie School 1989-1995, chairperson Child Study Team, 1988-1994, Instructional Support Team, since 1992, selection committee for assistant superintendent Pennridge Schools 1993, selection committee for principal Perkasie School 1994, principal round table since 1997), American Institute Banking (chairperson 1987), United States Tennis Association (honorary life), Pennsylvania and Middle States Tennis Association (honorary life), United States Professional Tennis Registry, Middle States Professional Tennis Registry, Women's International Tennis Association, National Ski Patrol (Svc.
Recognition award 1994, award outstanding service and dedication as a member of the 1996 Olympics medical team Atlanta.,1997), Spring Mountain Ski Patrol (Outstanding Auxiliary 1993, MOM Dedication award 1995, Outstanding Svc. and Dedication award 1996, 98, certificate of appreciation, 1997), Pennsylvania Elected Women's Association, Bucks County Association Township Officials, Bucks County School Counselors Association, Pennsylvania School Counselors Association, Pennsylvania Association Notaries, American Society Notaries, International Federation University Women, International Platform Association, World Institute Achievement, Am.Biog. Institute Research Association (research board advisors, Board of Governors since 1989), WorldInst. of Achievement, Lifetime Achievement Academy, Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, World Wildlife Fund, Bucks County School Counselors Association, Highpoint Athletic Club, Pennridge Cmty. Republican Club. (recording secretary 1986-1991, publicity chairman 1991-1992, Pen care chairman since 1992), Association Tennis Professionals Tour Tennis Partners, Sierra Club, The Nature Conservancy, National Wildlife Federation, John Wayne Foundation, Mediterranean Club, Nockamixon Boat Club, Peace Valley Yacht Club, Kappa Delta Pi.
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Nationality
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Religion
Episcopalian
Awards
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National Science Foundation grantee, Washington, 1972-1973, Philanthropic Education Organisation grantee, Doylestown, Pennsylvania, 1982. Recipient Judith Netzky Memorial Fellowship award B'nai B'rith, Philadelphia, 1979. Durning scholar Delta Delta Delta, Arlington, Texas, 1981, American Management Assns. scholar, New York City, 1983, Statesman's award World Institute Achievement, 1989, Achievement award Women's Inner Circle, 1990, Golden Academy award for lifetime achievement, 1991. Named to International Tennis Hall of Fame, 2000 Notable American Women Hall of Fame, 1989, Cmty. Leaders of America Hall of Fame, 1990, International Book of Honor Hall Of Fame, 1990, International Business & Professional Women's Hall of Fame, 1994, Lifetime Achievement Academy Humane Society of the United States, International Honor Society In Education, Certificate of appreciation in recognition and acknowledgement for outstanding service and dedication as a member of the1996 Atlanta Olympics Medical Team, 1997, Certs. of Appreciation SpringMountain Ski Patrol, 1997, American Red Cross, 1986.National Science Foundation grantee, Washington, 1972-1973, Philanthropic Education Organisation grantee, Doylestown, Pennsylvania, 1982. Recipient Judith Netzky Memorial Fellowship award B'nai B'rith, Philadelphia, 1979. Durning scholar Delta Delta Delta, Arlington, Texas, 1981, American Management Assns. scholar, New York City, 1983, Statesman's award World Institute Achievement, 1989, Achievement award Women's Inner Circle, 1990, Golden Academy award for lifetime achievement, 1991.
Named to International Tennis Hall of Fame, 2000 Notable American Women Hall of Fame, 1989, Cmty. Leaders of America Hall of Fame, 1990, International Book of Honor Hall Of Fame, 1990, International Business & Professional Women's Hall of Fame, 1994, Lifetime Achievement Academy Humane Society of the United States, International Honor Society In Education, Certificate of appreciation in recognition and acknowledgement for outstanding service and dedication as a member of the1996 Atlanta Olympics Medical Team, 1997, Certs. of Appreciation SpringMountain Ski Patrol, 1997, American Red Cross, 1986.