Josefa Isabel Garcia

Background

Garcia, Josefa Isabel was born on October 26, 1933 in Hatillo, P.R. Daughter of Gregorio and Anatolia (Firpi) Garcia.

Education

Bachelor, U. P.R., Rio Piedras, 1958; Master of Science, U. P.R., Mayagüez, 1968; Doctor of Philosophy, Louisiana State University, 1988.

Career

Professor mathematics, Inter American U. P.R., Arecibo, 1958-1967; professor mathematics, U. P.R., Arecibo, since 1968; director department mathematics, U. P.R., Arecibo, 1976-1983; assistant dean academic affairs, U. P.R., Arecibo, since 1990. Consultant College Board Entrance Examination, San Juan, 1980-1983.

Achievements

• Josefa Isabel Garcia has been listed as a noteworthy Mathematician, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Mathematics Society, Mathematics Association American, National Council Teachers Mathematics Phi Delta Kappa.

Connections

Married William Firpi, December 31, 1955 (divorced 1981). Children: Diana V., William J.

Father:

Gregorio Garcia

Mother:

Anatolia (Firpi) Garcia

Spouse:

William Firpi

child:

Diana V. Garcia

child:

William J. Garcia