Background
O'Donnell, Margaret Maria was born on June 1, 1921 in Cambridge, New York, United States. Daughter of William J. and Marie Catherine (Fleming) O'D.
O'Donnell, Margaret Maria was born on June 1, 1921 in Cambridge, New York, United States. Daughter of William J. and Marie Catherine (Fleming) O'D.
Bachelor of Education, New York State Teacher's College, Oneonta, 1943. Bachelor of Science, New York State Teacher's College, Potsdam, 1946. Master of Science in Music Education, New York State Teacher's College, Potsdam, 1955.
Certified in special studies, Pius XII Institute Fine Arts, Florence, Italy, 1965. Master of Arts in Comparative Arts, New York University, 1975.
6th grade teacher, Malverne (New York) Elementary School, 1943-1945;
music teacher, Ardsley (New York) Elementary and H.S., 1947-1948;
3d grade teacher, St. Joseph's Elementary School, Troy, New York, 1951-1953;
from instructor to professor music & art departments, College of St. Rose, Albany, New York, 1953-1970;
founder art department, 1st chair, tech Art History, College of St. Rose, Albany, New York, 1970-1991;
volunteer art department, College of St. Rose, Albany, New York, since 1991;
professor emeritus, College of St. Rose, Albany, New York, since 1992. Art education consultant for schools and colleges Albany area, 1968-1990. Member art and architectural committee Diocese of Albany, 1965-1975.
Presenter workshops in field.
Volunteer William Stratton Veterans Administration Hospital, Albany, since 1970. Judge for yearly art exhibit New York State Penal Institutions, Albany, 1970-1993. Member committee of origin Mohawk-Hudson Consortium, Mohawk-Hudson Consortium of Colleges and Universities, Albany, 1960's and 70's.