Background
Mark, Marion Thorpe was born on September 28, 1930 in Hayward, California, United States. Daughter of Milton William and Johanna Altgelt (Schwab) Thorpe.
Mark, Marion Thorpe was born on September 28, 1930 in Hayward, California, United States. Daughter of Milton William and Johanna Altgelt (Schwab) Thorpe.
Bachelor of Science in Education, Boston University, 1952. Master of Science in Education, Boston University, 1953. Doctor of Education, George Washington University, 1982.
Diagnostician, teacher Boston University Reading Clinic, 1951-1953. Teacher remedial reading, director educational testing and diagnosis Natick (Massachusetts) Public Schools, 1953-1955. Private tutor of adults and children in reading Livermore, California, 1955-1961.
Private turor, home teacher Berkeley, California, 1961-1968. Instructor reading McKinley Continuation High School, 1968-1969. Chairman department English Ravenswood High School, Redwood City, California, 1969-1971.
Honors English teacher San Mateo School District, 1971-1976. Instructor George Washington University, Washington, 1981-1982. Reading specialist Prince Georges County, Camp Springs, Maryland, 1971-1976.
Curriculum specialist Austin (Texas) Indiana School District, 1984-1991. Teacher advanced placement English St. Michaael's Academy, Austin, 1993-1997. Instructor writing St. Edward's University, since 1995.
Mentor handicapped students St. Edward's University, since 1997, mentor migrant students, since 1995.
Board directors American Red Cross, Austin, 1989, Camp Fire Boys and Girls, Austin, 1984-1992, University Texas Migrant Education, Austin, 1984-1992, Ballet Austin. Leader Camp Fire Boys and Girls, Berkeley, California, 1961-1969. Advisory council University texas Migrant Education.
Volunteer advisory committee Austin Indiana School District. Member The English Speaking Union, Philanthropic and Educational Organization, Pan American Round Table, Austin Women's Club, American History Club, University Ladies Club, Tuesday Club, Texas Phios.
Married Hans Michael Mark, January 28, 1951. Children: Jane, Rufus.