Background
Sheppard, Lois Arleen was born on August 7, 1938 in Sault St. Marie, Michigan, United States. Daughter of Oren Godfrey and Dorothy Mae Barber.
Sheppard, Lois Arleen was born on August 7, 1938 in Sault St. Marie, Michigan, United States. Daughter of Oren Godfrey and Dorothy Mae Barber.
Bachelor, Lake Superior State University, 1970. Master of Arts, St. Cloud State University, 1977.
Researcher, participant Poetry-Film Project, St. Cloud, Minnesota, 1973-1974. Writing counselor Skills Center, 1974-1975. Researcher Media Center, 1975-1997.
Assistant professor English St. Cloud State University, 1977—2000, professor emeritus, 2000. Appointed to member Dean's Council, Salt St. Marie, 1969—1970. Member faculty College St. Benedict, St. Joseph, Minnesota, 1982—1983, School Nursing St. Cloud, 1982—1985, Center British Studies, Alnwick Northumberland, England, 1990.
Mentor teaching assistants in composition, St. Cloud, 1990—1995. Lecturer in field.
Member, secretary Child Study Association, Salt St. Marie, 1960—1970, Parent-Teachers Association, Salt St. Marie, 1964—1970. Member League of Women Voters, 1966—1970, Church Women United, Salt St. Marie, 1957—1970. Member of Modern Language Association, College Composition and Communications (member panel reading and writing 1986), Minnesota Council Teachers English, National Council Teachers English, Midwest Modern Language Association, Lambda Iota Tau.
Married Lorne P. Sheppard (divorced 1971). Children: Judith, Paul.