Background
Merriam, Lori Jean was born on February 11, 1959 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Harry and Lettie L. (Rasmusson) Merriam.
Merriam, Lori Jean was born on February 11, 1959 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Harry and Lettie L. (Rasmusson) Merriam.
Bachelor, Carroll College, Waukesha, Wisconsin, 1981; Master of Arts, University of Wisconsin, 1985; education certified, University of Wisconsin, 1992.
Volunteer, English as Second Language instructor, media specialist, Peace Corps, Gaborone, Botswana, 1981-1983; teacher English as Second Language,, Wisconsin England as Second Language Institute, Madison, 1985-1987; instructor English as Second Language,, Lado International College, Washington, 1987-1988; instructor English as Second Language,, Northern Virginia Technology College, Alexandria, 1987-1988; instructor art and Madison School Community REcreation, University of Wisconsin Ext., Madison, 1991-1992; teacher art, Thomas Jefferson Middle School, Madison, since 1992.
Member National Art Education Association, Wisconsin Art Education Association, Educators for Social Responsibility, Returned Peace Corps Volumes, Friends of Botswana.