Background
Skurnik, Joan Iris was born on April 14, 1935 in Brooklyn. Daughter of Benjamin and Dorothy (Blum) Hessel.
educator consultant Special education evaluator
Skurnik, Joan Iris was born on April 14, 1935 in Brooklyn. Daughter of Benjamin and Dorothy (Blum) Hessel.
Bachelor magna cum laude, City College of New York, 1973; Master of Arts, Columbia University, 1975.
Private practice remedial therapist, diagnostician, New York City, since 1974;
educational consultant in learning disabilities, The Calhoun School, New York City, 1977-1985;
educational consultant in learning disabilities, The Collegiate School, New York City, 1984-1987;
educational consultant in learning disabilities, Riverdale (New York) Country School, 1989-1990;
educational consultant in learning disabilities, Abraham Joshua Heschel School, New York City, since 1991. Consultant Holy Rosary School, Pittsburgh, 1976. Planning commission member Ethical Culture Schools, New York City, 1980-1982.
Conference and workshop coordinator in field. Presenter in field.
Member National Organization of Women, International Reading Association, International Dyslexia Society (New York branch board member 1985-1988), Professional Colleagues Group, Phi Beta Kappa, Planned Parenthood (New York City), Appalachian Mountain Club (New York City).
Married Maurice Skurnik, September 1, 1955 (divorced January 1982). Children: Jennifer, Jonathan.