Background
Paynter, Mary was born on May 23, 1931 in Madison, Wisconsin, United States. Daughter of Arthur John and Jennie Mary (O'Neill) Paynter.
Paynter, Mary was born on May 23, 1931 in Madison, Wisconsin, United States. Daughter of Arthur John and Jennie Mary (O'Neill) Paynter.
Bachelor, Rosary College, 1952; Master of Arts, University of Wisconsin, 1953; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Wisconsin, 1965.
Instructor, Rosary College, River Forest, Illinois, 1955-1961; associate professor, Rosary College, River Forest, Illinois, 1964-1966; academic dean, Rosary College, River Forest, Illinois, 1965-1970; professor, Edgewood College, Madison, Wisconsin, 1970-1974, 89-; general councillor, Sinsinawa (Wisconsin) Dominican Sisters, 1973-1982; professor, Rosary College, River Forest, 1982-1989.
Local organizer United Way, Madison, 1992-1993. Member local board directors Urban League. Member Modern Language Association, Amnesty International, National Council Teachers English, Sinsinawa Dominican Sisters.