Mary Theresa Pongracz

Background

Pongracz, Mary Theresa was born on August 4, 1930 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States. Daughter of Joseph John and Anna Marie (Donchez) Pongracz.

Education

Bachelor, Moravian College, Bethlehem, 1952; Master of Arts, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, 1964.

Career

Teacher, Bethlehem Area School District, 1954-1985; retired, Bethlehem Area School District, 1985.

Achievements

• Mary Theresa Pongracz has been listed as a notable elementary educator, musician by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

President Bethlehem Area Housing Development Corporation, Housing Opportunity Movement, 1979. Member program committee Musikfest. Correspondent secretary Friends of Music, 1989.

Democratic committee woman, 1986. Organist, director Holy Infancy Church Choir, 1942. Board directors Community Concerts.

Fellow Metropolitan Opera Guild. Member National Education Association, National Association Housing and Redevelopment Officials, Pennsylvania education Association Retired, Church Music Association.

Connections

Father:

Joseph John Pongracz

Mother:

Anna Marie (Donchez) Pongracz