Kara Mary Frances Ryan

Background

Ryan, Kara Mary Frances was born on August 23, 1935 in St. Louis. Daughter of Francis Joseph and Ruth Marie (Zell) Ryan.

Education

Bachelor, Notre Dame College, St. Louis, 1957; Master of Arts, Louisiana State University, 1964; Master of Science, Loyola University, New Orleans, 1965; Doctor of Philosophy, St. Saint Louis University, 1984.

Career

Teacher, Redemptorist High School, New Orleans, 1957-1965; teacher, Redemptorist Senior High School, Baton Rouge, 1965-1966; associate professor, Notre Dame College, 1966-1977; programmer analyst, School Sisters of Notre Dame, St. Louis, 1977-1979; teaching assistant, St. Saint Louis University, 1979-1984; professor mathematics, College of Notre Dame Maryland, Baltimore, since 1984. Consultant School Sisters of Notre Dame, since 1967.

Achievements

• Joined School Sisters of Notre Dame, 1955.

Membership

Member Mathematics Association American, Pi Mu Epsilon (secretary 1985-1987), Delta Epsilon Sigma.

Interests

• Avocations: German, needlework, traveling.

Connections

Father:

Francis Joseph Ryan

Mother:

Ruth Marie (Zell) Ryan