Joan Marie Cummerton

Background

Cummerton, Joan Marie was born on January 11, 1931 in Batavia, New York, United States. Daughter of John Jay and Loretta E. (Geissler) Cummerton.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Social Science, Carnegie Mellon University, 1953. Master of Science in Social Administration, Case-Western Reserve University, 1956. Doctor in Social Work, Washington University, St. Louis, 1970.

Career

Group worker, Ferry Road Playground, Philadelphia, 1953-1954; district director, Girl Scouts, St. Louis, 1956-1958; field staff supervisor, Girl Scouts, St. Louis, 1958-1960; assistant professor, U. Iowa, Iowa City, 1963-1970; associate professor, San Francisco State University, 1970-1980; professor social work education, San Francisco State University, since 1980. Consultant Family Svc. Association, Des Moines, 1966-1967, Women, Inc., San Francisco, 1988-1989.

Achievements

• Certified Academy Certified Social Workers.

Membership

Member National Association of Social Workers, Council on Social Work Education, Women in Psychology, National Women's Studies Association.

Interests

• Avocations: sports, gardening, camping.

Connections

Father:

John Jay Cummerton

Mother:

Loretta E. (Geissler) Cummerton