Background
Pontzer, Lynda Marie was born on January 26, 1947 in St. Marys, Pennsylvania, United States. Daughter of Edward Andrew and Orma Marie (Nicklas) Pontzer.
Pontzer, Lynda Marie was born on January 26, 1947 in St. Marys, Pennsylvania, United States. Daughter of Edward Andrew and Orma Marie (Nicklas) Pontzer.
Student, Pennsylvania State College, 1964. Student, Mercyhurst College, 1965. Student, Cleveland Institute Art, 1968.
Bachelor of Fine Arts with distinction, University Arizona, 1970. Master of Education, University Arizona, 1970. Postgraduate, Montclair State College, 1972.
Postgraduate, University Arizona.
Environmental arts teacher New Jersey Public Schools, Murray Hill, 1970-1972. Portrait artist teacher Sommerset (New Jersey) Art Association, 1972, Denmark Adult Education, Roskilde, Denmark, 1974-1976. Social worker Adult Rehabilitation Network, Copenhagen, 1974-1976.
English instructor Tehran, Iran, 1976-1978. Substitute teacher St. Marys (Pennsylvania) Area School District, 1978-1983, art teacher, 1990-1992. Private art instructor Pontzer's Portrait Studio, St. Marys, since 1985.
Art guest speaker Boy Scouts, Secretaries, St. Marys, 1984, 94. Art instructor Picture Lady Program, St. Marys, 1986-1989. Chairperson People's Choice Art Festival, St. Marys, 1987—2001.
Active Elk County Council Arts, since 1989. Invited United States representative Biennale International Contemporary Art Show, Florence, Italy, 2003, 05.
Founder Mother's Day Healthcare Young Men’s Christian Association, Ridgway, Pennsylvania, 1987-1989, active, since 1978. Artist American Red Cross, St. Marys, 1987. Chairperson Queen of World Festival, 1985—2001.
Member American Society Portrait Artists, National Museum Women in Arts (charter).
1 child, Dayna Marie.