Background
Danek, Marita McKenna was born on June 7, 1942 in Garden City, New York, United States. Daughter of James A. and Mary Rita McKenna.
educational administrator counseling educator
Danek, Marita McKenna was born on June 7, 1942 in Garden City, New York, United States. Daughter of James A. and Mary Rita McKenna.
Bachelor, Catholic University, 1964. Master of Education, U. Maryland., 1970, Doctor of Philosophy, 1979. Vocational rehabilitation counselor State Maryland, Bladensburg, 1966-1970.
Counselor Model Secondary School for Deaf, Washington, 1970-1973.
Assistant professor rehabilitation counseling Department Counseling, Gallaudet College, Washington, 1979-1983, associate professor, 1983-1987, professor, 1987, director rehabilitation counseling (deafness) program, since 1981.
Vocational rehabilitation counselor State of Maryland, Bladensburg, 1966—1970. Counselor Model Secondary School for Deaf, Washington, 1970—1973. Assistant professor rehabilitation counseling Department Counseling, Gallaudet College, 1979—1983, director rehabilitation counseling, deafness program, since 1981, associate professor, 1983—1987, professor, since 1987.
Member of National Rehabilitation Association, American Psychological Association, American Deafness and Rehabilitation Association (Fred Schreiber award 1993), American Counseling Association (Human Resources award 1991, Research award 1993).
Married Joseph Gerard Danek, June 18, 1966. Children: Joseph, Jennifer, Geoffrey.