Background
Kates, Joan M. was born on July 22, 1941 in Salem, New Jersey, United States. Daughter of James Baker and Edith Emma (Buechler) Kates.
Kates, Joan M. was born on July 22, 1941 in Salem, New Jersey, United States. Daughter of James Baker and Edith Emma (Buechler) Kates.
Bachelor in Art Education, Glassboro State College, 1971. Master of Arts in Teaching Area Art, Glassboro State College, 1978.
Teacher elementary school Salem (New Jersey) Public Schools, 1968-1971. Teacher art Pennsville (New Jersey) Public Schools, 1971-1994. Free-lane artist/writer Salem, since 1994.
Instructor art Cumberland County College, Vineland, New Jersey, since 1997, Camden County College, since 2001. Gallery director 56 Market St. Gallery, Salem, 1997. Pre-school director Little World, Pennsville, 1995-1996.
Member, secretary vice president Ruritan Lower Alloways Creek, Salem, since 1991, monitor activities, art, since 1994. Treasurer, member Friends Hancock House, since 1994. Co-president, American Association of University Women Salem County Branch.
Member New Jersey Education Association, Pennsville Education Association (negotiation team 1986-1994), Women in Arts Museum (charter), Salem County Arts Alliance Board, Salem County Art League, Salem County Task Force for Homeless.
Children: James, Hester, Gwen.