Background
Knowles, Maryellen Shank was born on August 25, 1940 in Saginaw, Michigan, United States. Daughter of Arlo Van Knowles and Orpha Mae (Knowles) Shank Knowles.
Knowles, Maryellen Shank was born on August 25, 1940 in Saginaw, Michigan, United States. Daughter of Arlo Van Knowles and Orpha Mae (Knowles) Shank Knowles.
Bachelor in Education, Greenville College, 1962. Master of Science, Northern Illinois University, 1976. Doctor of Education, 1979.
Teacher Waterford Public Schools, Michigan, 1962—1963, Wyanet Public Schools, Illinois, 1963—1965, Woodridge Public Schools, 1967—1971. Director Learning Center, 1971—1976. Teacher Fenton Public Schools, 1977—1978.
Curriculum consultant Clinton Public Schools, Iowa, 1979—1981. Special education director, principal school for handicapped, since 1981.
Board dirs Clinton Young Women’s Christian Association, Women's Resource Center. Board directors, newsletter editor Eagle Point Nature Society. Active Divorce Support Groups.
Member of Shepherd's Flock Curriculum Organization Iowa (executive secretary), American Association Supervision & Curriculum Development, Iowa Association Supervision & Curriculum Development (president).
Married Richard Adolph Fluck, June 2, 1962 (divorced).