Background
Schwerdt, Lisa Mary was born on February 7, 1953 in Coral Gables, Florida, United States. Daughter of Henry G. and Dilys Doris (Bandurske) Schwerdt.
Schwerdt, Lisa Mary was born on February 7, 1953 in Coral Gables, Florida, United States. Daughter of Henry G. and Dilys Doris (Bandurske) Schwerdt.
Bachelor of Science, Florida International University, 1973. Bachelor, Florida International University, 1977. Master of Arts, Purdue University, 1979.
Doctor of Philosophy, Purdue University, 1984.
Teacher English,, Green School English, Tokyo, 1973-1975; teacher special education, Carol City (Florida) Elementary School, 1975-1977; graduate instructor, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, 1977-1985; assistant professor, U. North Alabama, Florence, 1985-1989; adjunct lecturer, U. Control Florida, Orlando, 1989-1990; adjunct lecturer, Rollins College, Winter Park, Florida, 1989-1990; Professor of English,, California University of Pennsylvania, since 1990; interim associate dean, California University of Pennsylvania, 1995-1998.
Member Sierra Club, Pittsburgh, 1990-1998, Planned Parenthood, Pittsburgh, 1986-1994. Member Modern Language Association, College English Association, National Association Scholars, National Council Teacher.English, N.E. Modern Language Association, Pennsylvania College English Association, Society for the Study of Narrative Literature, Society for Health and Human Values.