Kathryn Rita Costello

Background

Costello, Kathryn Rita was born on December 21, 1943 in New York City. Daughter of Vincent Francis and Margaret Rita (Hetzel) O'Rourke.

Education

Bachelor of Science, College of St. Elizabeth, Convent Station, New Jersey, 1967; Master of Arts, Jersey City State College, 1969; postgraduate, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, 1971-1972.

Career

Teacher grades 3-4, Sacred Heart Academy, Hoboken, New Jersey, 1965-1966; teacher grade 6, Our Lady of Victories, Jersey City, 1966-1969; teacher grades 4,5,6, St. Joseph's, Roxbury, Massachusetts, 1969-1971; product manager, teacher education, Macmillan Public, New York City, 1972-1975; product manager reading, Harper & Row Public, New York City, 1975-1979; director marketing, Harper & Row Public, New York City, 1979-1982; assistant national sales manager, Harper & Row Public, New York City, 1982-1984; editor-in-chief, McClanahan & Company. New York City, 1984-1988; president, McClanahan & Company. New York City, since 1988.

Consultant to universities, schools, publications, since 1972.

Achievements

• Kathryn Rita Costello has been listed as a noteworthy Publishing executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Association American Publications, International Reading Association, National Council Teachers English, National Council Teachers Mathematics.

Interests

• Avocations: race walking, swimming, reading, travelling.

Connections

Married Timothy Patrick Costello, May 21, 1977.

Father:

Vincent Francis O'Rourke

Mother:

Margaret Rita (Hetzel) O'Rourke

Spouse:

Timothy Patrick Costello