Mary Ellen Bower

Background

Bower, Mary Ellen was born on March 30, 1947 in Springfield, Massachusetts, United States. Daughter of John Bagley and Olive Louise (Smith) Donohoe.

Education

Bachelor in Education and Sociology, Cardinal Cushing College, 1969. Master in Special Education, Simmons College, 1980. Master in Reading, Curry College, 1991.

Career

Elementary teacher, Boston Public Schools, 1969-1981; reading teacher, Boston Public Schools, 1988-1991; remedial specialist, Boston Public Schools, 1988-1990; special needs teacher, Boston Public Schools, since 1981; member community service learning advisory board, Boston Public Schools, 1992-1994; inclusion model panelist, Boston Public Schools, 1989-1993. Curriculum reform panelist Boston Plan in Excellence, 1994. Inclusioncons. State of Massachusetts, 1989-1993.

Achievements

• Mary Ellen Bower has been listed as a noteworthy Special education educator, consultant by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Teacher representative School Site Council, West Roxbury, Massachusetts, 1993-1994. Member International Reading Association, Massachusetts Reading Association, Council for Exceptional Children.

Interests

• Avocations: jogging, tennis, swimming, sewing, cooking, golfing.

Connections

Married William Lane Bower, August 18, 1973. Children: Richard John, Michael Lane.

Father:

John Bagley Donohoe

Mother:

Olive Louise (Smith) Donohoe

Spouse:

William Lane Bower

child:

Michael Lane Bower

child:

Richard John Bower