Background
Ross, Joan Marie was born on April 23, 1931 in Brooklyn. Daughter of Martin Thomas and Rose Elenor (Lannon) Geraghty.
watercolorist educational administrator
Ross, Joan Marie was born on April 23, 1931 in Brooklyn. Daughter of Martin Thomas and Rose Elenor (Lannon) Geraghty.
Bachelor, St. Joseph's College, 1953; certified, St. Elizabeth's College, 1984-1985.
Chemist, Sloan Kettering Institute, New York City, 1953-1955;
teacher, Immaculate Conception School, Franklin, New Jersey, 1968-1989;
vice principal, Immaculate Conception School, Franklin, New Jersey, since 1985;
freelance watercolorist, Highland Lakes, New Jersey, 1985-1989. Chairman Diocesan Faculty Advisory Council, Paterson, New Jersey, 1980-1985. Chairman advisory board Sussex County Arts Council, since 1984.
Private instructor, Highland Lakes, since 1984.
Chairman Highland Lakes Ecology Committee, Vernon, New Jersey, since 1978. Member advisory board Samaritan Inn, Sussex County, New Jersey, since 1987. Member Northeast Watercolor Society (president 1986-1989), Sussex County Arts Council (vice president 1977-1986), American Artists Professional League, Salmagundi Club (honorary), Composers, Authors, Artists of America, Essex Watercolor Society.
Married John Joseph Ross, October 10, 1953. Children: Donald, Jeanne, Thomas, Anne.