Marilyn Sue Shank

Background

Shank, Marilyn Sue was born on May 20, 1953 in Charleston, West Virginia, United States. Daughter of Joseph Thomas and Lenah Mae (Casto) Shank.

Education

Bachelor in Elementary Education, Asbury College, 1974; Master of Science In Pers. Superior vena cava syndrome, Bob Jones U., 1978; Master of Arts in Special Education, West Virginia College Graduate Studies, 1982; Doctor of Philosophy in Special Education, U. Kansas.

Career

Teacher, Rochester (Michigan) Hills Christian School, 1974-1975; teacher, Cross Lanes (West Virginia) Christian School, 1975-1984; instructor, Bob Jones U., Greenville, South Carolina., 1984-1988; relief child care worker, Davis Child Care Shelter, South Charleston, West Virginia, 1988; research consultant, Kaye Cons. Superior vena cava syndrome, Overland Park, Kansas, 1989; research consultant, Beach Center on Families with Disabilities, Lawrence, Kansas, 1990-1991; assistant professor, U. South Alabama, Mobile, since 1991. Presenter in field.

Achievements

• Marilyn Sue Shank has been listed as a noteworthy Special education educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Council for Exceptional Children, Council for Learning Disabilities, Learning Disabilities Association, Society Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, Delta Foundation.

Interests

• Avocations: painting, calligraphy, fitness walking, dog training, reading.

Connections

Father:

Joseph Thomas Shank

Mother:

Lenah Mae (Casto) Shank