Background
Oksas, Joan Kay was born on February 21, 1927 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Daughter of John Joseph and Antoinette (Pestinick) Kazanauskas.
Oksas, Joan Kay was born on February 21, 1927 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Daughter of John Joseph and Antoinette (Pestinick) Kazanauskas.
Bachelor of Science, Northwestern University, 1944. Master of Science in Education, Chicago State University, 1975. Master of Science in Education, Northern Illinois University, 1981.
Doctor of Education, Loyola University, Chicago, 1986.
From instructor to associate professor, Chicago State University, 1976-1989;
professor, Chicago State University, 1989-1993;
retired, 1993;
chair department library science and communication, Chicago State University, 1986-1988. Judge American Film and Video Festival, New York, Chicago, 1980-1993, Chicagoland History Fairs, since 1986. Member visiting committee North Control Association Accreditation, Chicago, 1980-1993.
Consultant Adopt-a-School program, 1984. Board directors Mutual Federation Savings and Loan, Chicago.
Member Illinois Library. Association, Phi Delta Kappa, Delta Kappa Gamma (Illinois Gamma Alpha chapter) (board directors since 1982, president 1986-1988).
Married Casimir G. Oksas, November 3, 1956. Children: Stephen, Mary.