John Bassett Place

Background

Place, John Bassett was born on December 10, 1953 in New York City. Son of John B.M. and Katherine (Smart) Place.

Education

Bachelor in Elementary Education, Colorado College, 1976; Master of Arts in Early Childhood, Stanford University, 1981.

Career

Head teacher, Neskowin (Oregon) Valley School, 1976-1977; division director, The Children's School, New Castle, Delaware, 1977-1978; community development director, Chase Manhattan Bank, New York City, 1978-1980; fundraising director, The Town School, New York City, 1981-1983; assistant director, Merricat's Castle Nursery School, New York City, 1983-1984; president, DCC/Dependent Care Connection, Westport, Connecticut, since 1984. Speaker, presenter in field.

Membership

Volunteer Connecticut Senior Olympics, Bridgeport, Connecticut, 1989. Member Connecticut EmployeeAssistance Chapter, Westport, since 1987. Member National Association for Education Young Children, National Council on Aging, Westport Connecticut Chamber of Commerce.

Connections

Father:

John B.M. Place

Mother:

Katherine (Smart) Place