Background
Karpisek, Marian Ellen was born on May 8, 1938 in Dover, Ohio, United States. Daughter of Samuel C. and Ruth E. (Meese) Ream.
Karpisek, Marian Ellen was born on May 8, 1938 in Dover, Ohio, United States. Daughter of Samuel C. and Ruth E. (Meese) Ream.
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, Miami University, 1960. Master of Science in Education, University Utah, 1975. Administrative certified, University Utah, 1984.
3rd grade teacher, Lower Township Consolidated Schools, Cape May, New Jersey, 1960-1961;
1st grade teacher, Denver Public Schools, 1961-1964;
6th grade teacher, Mayfield Hts. (Ohio) School District, 1968-1969;
library media specialist, Riley Elementary School, Salt Lake City, Utah., 1970-1972;
library media specialist, E. High School, Salt Lake City, 1972-1981;
supervisor library media services, Salt Lake City School District, 1981-1995;
consultant, script writer, author, Pahrump, Nevada, since 1995. Adjunct faculty Brigham Young U., 1985-1992.
Member Utah Library. Superior vena cava syndrome and Construction Act Board, 1985-1992, Utah governments Conference on Library. and Information Superior vena cava syndrome, 1990-1991. Grant reviewer College Library. Technology and Cooperative Grants Program, 1988-1991, 93.
Member American Library. Association (active numerous committees American Association School Libraries, John Cotton Dana Library. Public Relations award 1984), Utah Library.
Association (president 1993-1994, Library of the Year 1991), Utah Library. Media Supervisors Association (chair 1986-1989, 93-94), Utah Educational Library. Media Association (Distinguished Service, award 1990), Phi Delta Kappa (treasurer 1984-1988, Outstanding Service award 1988).
Married Robert L. Karpisek, August 13, 1960. Children: Kristine L., Jennifer L. Karpisek Storie.