Background
Stratton, Josephine Mabel was born on July 5, 1926 in Norwich, New York, United States. Daughter of Thomas A. and Ethel I. (Meeker) Kalicicki.
Stratton, Josephine Mabel was born on July 5, 1926 in Norwich, New York, United States. Daughter of Thomas A. and Ethel I. (Meeker) Kalicicki.
Bachelor of Education, State University of New York, Fredonia, 1947. Master of Science in Special Education, State University of New York, Binghamton, 1981. Master of Education in Special Education, Columbia University, 1989.
Doctor of Education in Special Education, Columbia University, 1991.
Teacher Sherburne (New York ) Center Schools, 1954-1955, Norwich City Schools, 1955-1956, 62-73, resource teacher for visually impaired and learning disabled, 1973-1985. Consultant blind and visually-impaired children Shield School, New York City, 1986, Chenango/Delaware Board Cooperative Educational Services, Norwich, 1990-2000. Teacher Braille transcribing course for adults, Norwich, 1983.
Coordinator office for disabled student services Teachers College, Columbia University, New York City, 1986-1987. Member Visually Impaired Infants Research Consortium, New York City, 1987-1989. College teacher literature Braille course Teachers College, Columbia University, 1987-1989.
Teacher asessment of blind University Nebraska, 1991. Consultant, author Literature Project for Young Blind and Visually Impaired Children, American Printing House for the Blind, Louisville, 1987-1990. Independent consultant for children who are visually impaired.
Presenter in field.
Member New York State Committee for Literacy for Visually Impaired, 2000-2001. Member Association Education and Rehabilitation of Blind and Visually Impaired (chair New York State chapter membership committee 1990-1993, board directors New York State chapter 1991-1994, 96-98, Meritorious Achievement award 1992, Joyce M. Ogburn National award 1998), Council Exceptional Children (chapter president 1988-1989, director division visually handicapped 1990-1992), National Association Parents of Visually Handicapped, National Braille Association (tactile graphics committee 1990-1995, board directors 1993-1995).
Married Earl C. Stratton, August 12, 1947 (deceased 1978). Children: Elinor M Stratton Houston, Nancy Stratton Beith, Lois J. Stratton Kern.