Background
Smith, Joanna Brashaber was born on October 13, 1928 in Bloomington, Indiana, United States. Daughter of Ivan Herbert and Mary Elizabeth (Edwards) B.
Smith, Joanna Brashaber was born on October 13, 1928 in Bloomington, Indiana, United States. Daughter of Ivan Herbert and Mary Elizabeth (Edwards) B.
Bachelor of Science, Purdue University, 1949; Master of Science, Purdue University, 1969; Doctor of Philosophy, Purdue University, 1983.
Home economics teacher, Tippecanoe County Schools, Lafayette, Indiana, 1949-1952; language arts teacher, Tippecanoe County Schools, Lafayette, Indiana, 1960-1961; home economics teacher, Rochester (Indiana) Community Schools, 1961-1980; graduate assistant, Purdue University, West Lafayette, 1980-1983; education specialist, Indiana Department Education, Indianapolis, 1983-1994. Member Vocational Home Economics Ednl. Coalition, 1985-1991.
Volunteer leader 4-H Club, Lafayette and Rochester. Sunday school teacher Methodist Church, Lafayette and Rochester. Member ASCD, American Vocational Association, Indiana Vocational Association (Outstanding Svc. award 1975), Indiana Vocational Home Economics Association (officer 1970-1974, Professional Svc. award 1989), National Association Vocational Home Economics Teachers (officer 1973-1978, Distinguished Svc. award 1979), Home Economics Education Association, American Home Economics Association.
Married Everett Smith, September 2, 1949. Children: Thomas Edward, Lael Ann Smith George, R. Gregory, Marcus Robert.