Background
Garstka, John Edward was born on December 28, 1940 in Holyoke, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Edward Joseph and Viola (Delage) Garstka.
Garstka, John Edward was born on December 28, 1940 in Holyoke, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Edward Joseph and Viola (Delage) Garstka.
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Architecture, Rhode Island School Design, 1962. Master of Science, University Massachusetts, 1975. Doctor of Philosophy, University Texas, 1994.
Designer, R.J. Hubert, American Institute of Architects, South Hadley, Massachusetts, 1962-1968; designer, Bernard Vinick Associations, Hartford, Connecticut, 1968-1969; teacher, Palmer (Massachusetts) High School, 1969-1975; instructor interior design, Texas Technology U., Lubbock, 1975-1978; instructor interior design, U. Kentucky, Lexington, 1978-1981; instructor interior design, Southwest Texas State University, San Marcos, since 1982. Design consultant P.K. Design Associations, Lexington, 1980-1981. Consultant, San Marcos, since 1982.
Member American Society Interior Designers (professional), Interior Design Educators Council (treasurer 1983-1984, co-editor I.D.E.C. Bibliography 1983), American Society Architectural Historians, American Home Economics Association.
Married Caron Paula McKane, June 30, 1972. Children: John Paul, Caron.