Background
Bireley, Marlene Kay was born on March 11, 1936 in Edgerton, Ohio, United States. Daughter of Forest William and Pauline May (Faber) Bergman.
educator consultant psychologist
Bireley, Marlene Kay was born on March 11, 1936 in Edgerton, Ohio, United States. Daughter of Forest William and Pauline May (Faber) Bergman.
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, Bowling Green State University, 1957. Master of Arts in Special Education, The Ohio State University, 1961. Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology of Exceptional Children, The Ohio State University, 1966.
Elementary and learning disabilities teacher, Worthington (Ohio) Public Schools, 1957-1960; special education teacher, Columbus (Ohio) Public Schools, 1960-1961; instructor, then assistant professor, The Ohio State University, Columbus, 1962-1963, 68-69; school psychologist, Franklin County Schools, Columbus, 1963-1968; associate professor, associate dean, Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio., 1969-1976, 78-82; professor college education and human services, Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio., since 1976. Psychologist, private consultant, State of Ohio, since 1974.
Member Ohio Association for Learning Disabilities (Talisman award 1976), National Association School Psychologists (charter, secretary 1971-1972), Ohio School Psychologists Association (Clyde Bartlett award 1983), Ohio Association Gifted Children (distinguished service award 1986).
Married Michael Ewing Bireley, November 21, 1959 (divorced February 1981). Children: Laura Jo Weaver, Christina.