Background
Michael, Martha Gallagher was born on October 9, 1955 in Columbus, Ohio, United States. Daughter of Clarence Mankopf and Mary Curtis (Garvin) Gallagher.
special education and art educator
Michael, Martha Gallagher was born on October 9, 1955 in Columbus, Ohio, United States. Daughter of Clarence Mankopf and Mary Curtis (Garvin) Gallagher.
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Capital University, 1978. Master of Arts in Art Education, Ohio State University, 1981. Doctor of Philosophy in Special Education, Ohio State University, 1990.
Graduate research associate, Ohio State University, Columbus, 1984-1986;
project director, Ohio Developmental Disabilities Planning Council Education Grant, Columbus, 1989-1990;
technical assistance program assistant, Helen Keller National Center-Technology Assistance Center, Columbus, 1986-1991;
project coordinator, data coordinator, Center for Special Needs Populations, Columbus, 1989-1991;
teacher, Columbus Public Schools, 1991-1995;
acting director, Great Lakes Area Regional Center, Columbus, summer 1993;
consultant for deaf-blind education, Great Lakes Area Regional Center, Columbus, 1994-1995;
teacher, Minneapolis Public Schools, since 1995. Consultant U. Dayton, 1994-1995. Member Ohio Education Task Force, Columbus, 1990-1992.
Evaluator Illinois Education Department, Chicago, 1985. Professional jeweler/metalsmith, oil painter and children's book illustrator.
Co-founder, charter member Ohio Interest Group for Individuals with Deaf-Blindness, Columbus, 1991-1995. Member National Education Association, National Museum Women in Arts, Council Exceptional Children.
Married Kevin H. Michael, June 23, 1979. Children: Guthrie Gallagher, Chelsea Hackett, Georgia Carvin.