Background
Mattila, Mary Jo Kalsem was born on October 26, 1944 in Canton, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Joseph Nelson and Bernice Nora (Milbauer) Kalsem.
Mattila, Mary Jo Kalsem was born on October 26, 1944 in Canton, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Joseph Nelson and Bernice Nora (Milbauer) Kalsem.
Bachelor of Science in Art, University of Wisconsin, 1966; student, Ohio State University, 1972; student, Drake U., 1981; Master of Science in Ednl. Administration, Iowa State University, 1988.
Teacher 2d grade, McHenry (Illinois) Public Schools, 1966-1967;
teacher 2d grade, Wisconsin Hts. Schools, Black Earth, Wisconsin, 1967-1969;
substitute teacher, Columbus (Ohio) City Schools, 1969-1970;
elementary art teacher, Southwestern City Schools, Columbus, 1972-1973;
administrative intern, Ames, Iowa., 1984-1986;
lead teacher at Roosevelt School, Ames Cmty. Schools, 1986-1987;
art vertical curriculum chair, Ames Cmty.
Schools, 1983-1989;
art educator, elementary and special education, Ames Cmty. Schools, since 1973.
Active League of Women Voters, Ames, since 1982. Fundraiser Altrusa, Ames, since 1992. Member ASCD, National Education Association, National Association Elementary School Prins., National Art Education Association.
Married John Peter Mattila, January 27, 1968.