Background
Kahler, Kathryn Schiller was born on August 18, 1953 in Denton, Texas, United States. Daughter of James Harlan and Martha Pearla (Speer) Kahler.
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Kathryn Schiller Kahler
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Bachelor in Sociology, Tulane University, 1975; Master of Arts in Mass Comm., University of Minnesota, 1977.
Career
Writer, editor, University of Minnesota News Svc., Minneapolis, 1976-1977;
freelance health writer, Twin Cities Reader, Minneapolis, 1977;
health/science reporter, The Journal-News, Nyack, New York, 1977-1983;
national correspondent, Newhouse Newspapers, Washington, 1983-1993;
committee director, unites states department Education, Washington, since 1993. Chairman, Board Of Directors National Press Building Corporation, 1991-1993. Adviser World Health Organization, Commision on Health and Environmental, 1990.
Freelance writer The Boston Globe, Regardie's, Southern Magazine, Dallas Morning News Magazine, American Way, Special Report: Personalities.
Achievements
Membership
Panelist Washington Week in Review, Washington Waypoints. Honorary chairman fundraiser for Youth Comm. Board directors United States of America Vote.
Judge Robert F. Kennedyawards, John Hancock awards, National Press Club consumer awards, numerous other journalism contests. Speaker various press, education, community events. Member National Press Club (Chairman of the Board Governors 1989-1990, 92-93, president 1991), United States of America Vote (board directors), National Press Building Corporation (board directors).
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Awards
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Visiting fellow Woodrow Wilson national fellow, since 1992. Recipient Public Svc. award Associated Press Managing Editors Association, 1982, Certified of Merit, American Bar Association, 1992.Visiting fellow Woodrow Wilson national fellow, since 1992. Recipient Public Svc. award Associated Press Managing Editors Association, 1982, Certified of Merit, American Bar Association, 1992.