Background
Larson, Joan Isbell was born on May 14, 1934 in Seattle, Washington, United States. Daughter of Robert Lyle and Lillian Darnall (Soward) Isbell.
Larson, Joan Isbell was born on May 14, 1934 in Seattle, Washington, United States. Daughter of Robert Lyle and Lillian Darnall (Soward) Isbell.
Bachelor magna cum laude Education with music major, University Arizona, Tucson, 1956. Postgraduate studies, University Arizona, Tucson, 1965—1969. Master counseling courses, Liberty University, Lynchburg, Virginia.
Cafeteria food server Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, 1955. Teacher 3d grade Lineweaver School, Tucson, 1956—1957. Substitute teacher Owego-Appalachian Schools, 1966—1969.
Saleswoman Worldbook-Childcraft, Field Entrpises, Owego, New York. Accompanist, performer religious services Churches of Many Christian Denominations and charity events, since 1985. Church pianist and singer Nichols United Methodist Church, New York, since 1978.
Private music teacher self-employed, Owego, New York, since 1959.
Trainee to be mediator Broome and Tioga Counties, New York, since 2005. Peformer with community groups and local bands, since 1995. Spiritual director and guide Candlehouse Teen Challenge, Owego, New York, since 1996, education director, 1995—2003.
Member of American College Musicians (International Piano Recording Competition, 6th place Teacher Division 1986, Paderewski medal 1996), National Guild of Piano Teachers (adjudicator), American Association Christian Counselors., Phi Kappa Phi, Pi Lambda Theta, Sigma Alpha Iota (past president Alpha Beta chapter, Province Leadership award, Ruby Sword of Honor).
Married Carl Frithiof Larson, May 31, 1956. Children: Dale James, Linda Darleen, Brian Carlyle, Mark Edward.