Maureen Roberta Girard

Background

Girard, Maureen Roberta was born on May 22, 1940 in Hollywood, California, United States. Daughter of Robert Le Roy and Mary Irene (Van Brunt) Hooker.

Education

Bachelor in Humanities, San Jose State University, 1979; Master of Arts in English Literature, San Jose State University, 1985.

Career

Professor of English, San Jose (California) State University, 1983-1986; Professor of English, department chairman, Monterey (California) Peninsula College, since 1986; chair England Department, Monterey (California) Peninsula College. Director Lindamood Literacy Program, since 1990. Co-chairman Young Rhetoricians' Conference.

Achievements

• Maureen Roberta Girard has been listed as a noteworthy English educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

President, board directors Parent-Faculty Clubs, Carmel (California) Unified Schools,1975-1981. Organizer, president Parents Who Care drug awareness program, Carmel, 1980-1983. Founding member Friends of Carmel Unified Schools.

Member National Education Association, National Council Teachers English, California Reading Association.

Interests

• Avocations: music, yoga, travel, reading.

Connections

Married Gary Lee Girard, August 29, 1959. Children: Amanda Lynn, Gabrielle Anne, Michele Lisa.

Father:

Robert Le Roy Hooker

Mother:

Mary Irene (Van Brunt) Hooker

Spouse:

Gary Lee Girard

child:

Amanda Lynn Girard

child:

Michele Lisa Girard

child:

Gabrielle Anne Girard