Mary Lewis Durkin

Background

Durkin, Mary Lewis was born on October 16, 1945 in Bellaire, Ohio, United States. Daughter of Robert Everett and Marianna (Kelch) Lewis.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering, Ohio State University, 1967.

Career

Teacher Spanish and science, Columbus (Ohio) Public Schools, 1967-1970; teacher Spanish and science, Shelby (Ohio) City Schools, 1970-1974; teacher applied math, Pioneer Joint Vocational Schools, Shelby, since 1986. Consultant State Department Education, Columbus, since 1987.

Achievements

• Mary Lewis Durkin has been listed as a noteworthy Vocational school educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Lector Most Pure Heart of Mary Church, Shelby, since 1980. Chair Jackson Twp.Zoning Commission, Shelby, since 1988. Member National Education Association, National Council Teachers Mathematics (participant OCTM-National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Telecomm.

1989-1990, presenter 1992), American Vocational Association (presenter 1990), Ohio Vocational Association (consultant since 1988, Vocational Education Pacesetter award 1991, Distinguished Svc. award new and related division 1994, treasurer new and related division 1994, presenter 1992), Ohio Education Association, Ohio Council Teachers Mathematics North Control Ohio Council Teachers Mathematics Ohio Council Teachers Mathematics Ohio State University.Alumni Association (Richland County chapter vice president 1992, 93, board directors since 1988, secretary 1991).

Interests

• Avocations: woodworking, golf, bridge, cross-stitch, reading.

Connections

Married Timothy Alan Durkin, August, 1970. 1 child, Gregory Alan.

Father:

Robert Everett Lewis

Mother:

Marianna (Kelch) Lewis

Spouse:

Timothy Alan Durkin

child:

Gregory Alan Durkin