Background
Desmond, Kathleen Kadon was born on September 2, 1950 in Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States. Daughter of John Charles and Ann Preller Kadon.
Desmond, Kathleen Kadon was born on September 2, 1950 in Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States. Daughter of John Charles and Ann Preller Kadon.
Bachelor of Science in Art Education, University Wisconsin, 1973. Master of Arts in Art Education, Arizona State University, 1976. Doctor of Education in Art Education, Arizona State University, 1981.
From assistant professor to associate professor art education Ohio State University, Newark, 1981—1989. Associate professor Central Washington University, Ellensburg, 1989—1990, chair department art, 1989, associate dean graduate school, 1990. Professor art Central Missouri State University, Warrensburg, since 1991, dean graduate school, 1991—1993, assistant provost, 1993—1994.
Director Maastricht Center Transatlantic Studies, Netherlands, 1999. Instructor Missouri London Program, 1997.
Member of Society for Contemp. Photography (board directors 1999—2003), National Art Education Association (president women's caucus 2000-2002), College Art Association (chair education committee 1999—2003).
Married William Dean Desmond, August 8, 1970 (deceased March 1981).