Background
Gibson, Lois Rauch was born on July 4, 1945 in New York City. Daughter of Morris and Ida E. (Cohen) R.
Gibson, Lois Rauch was born on July 4, 1945 in New York City. Daughter of Morris and Ida E. (Cohen) R.
Bachelor, Hunter College, 1966. Master of Arts, University Pittsburgh, 1968. Doctor of Philosophy, University Pittsburgh, 1975.
Assistant professor Coker College, Hartsville, South Carolina, 1978-1982, associate professor, 1983-1989, professor, since 1991, chairman department language and literature, 1990—1999. Adjustment lecturer Portland (Oregon) State University, 1975-1978, summers 1979, 80, 81, 83. Member writing advisory committee South Carolina Department Education, Columbia, 1981-1999.
Library. volunteer Forest Lake Elementary School, Columbia, 1987-1988, 89-2000, International School, Geneva, 1988-1989. Active Columbia Jewish Community Centers. Member Modern Language Association (South Atlantic branch), National Council Teachers English, Children's Literature Association (guest editor issue quarterly journal 1991-1992), South Carolina Association Departments English (secretary-treasurer since 1990), Phi Beta Kappa, Kappa Delta Pi, Sigma Tau Delta.
Children: Michael, Jonathan.