Loretta M. Kistler

Background

Kistler, Loretta M. was born on October 1, 1960 in Lehighton, Pennsylvania, United States.

Education

Bachelor, Cedar Crest College, 1982. Master of Social Work, Marywood University, 1984.

Career

Psychiatric social worker Wiley House, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, 1984—1988. Adolescent addictions evaluator Good Samaritan Hospital, Pottsville, 1988—1989. Clinical coordinator Renewal Centers, Quakertown, 1989—1991, Vitae House, Glenmore, 1991—1995.

Program coordinator, therapist Catholic Charities-Diocese of Metuchen, Perth Amboy, New Jersey, 1995—2002. Chief social worker Easton (Pennsylvania) Hospital, since 2002. Faculty liasion Marywood University, Scranton, Pennsylvania, 1995—2002.

Program developer Regional Development Corporation, Pottsville, 1993. Addictions group educator Bethesda Treatment Programs, Lehighton, Pennsylvania, 1984—1989.

Achievements

• Licensed social worker Pennsylvania, Licensed Clinical Social Worker New Jersey.

Works

• Hospice

  • Compassionate care

Membership

Secretary, past director LV K-9 Therapy Association, Nazareth, Pennsylvania, 1997—2003. Member of National Association of Social Workers.

Interests

• River rafting, camping, therapy dog community education and visiting, cooking.

Connections

Daughter of Wayne R. Behler and Carolyn A. Walck, James E. Ahner and Maryellen L. Behler. Married John Kistler, November 13, 1982 (divorced December 16, 1989).

Father:

Wayne R. Behler

Mother:

Carolyn A. Walck

Spouse:

John Kistler