Background
Brooks-Schmitz, Nancy was born on June 6, 1942 in Camden, New Jersey, United States. Daughter of Paul Bradford and Lillian Anna (Holmes) Mathews.
Arts consultant dance educator
Brooks-Schmitz, Nancy was born on June 6, 1942 in Camden, New Jersey, United States. Daughter of Paul Bradford and Lillian Anna (Holmes) Mathews.
Bachelor of Education, Temple University, 1970-1972, Doctor of Education, 1986. Master of Fine Arts, U. Utah, 1974. Certified dance and science teacher.
Instructor, director West Jersey School Ballet, Moorestown, 1962—1972. Associate professor dance University Montana, Missoula, 1973—1985. Associate professor Teachers College Columbia University, New York City, 1985—1991.
Coordinator dance and dance education program Columbia University, New York City, 1985—1991, chairman department arts in education, 1986—1989. Advisor Region VI National Committee Arts with Handicapped, Washington, 1982—1984. Curriculum consultant Missoula District 1 Arts in Education, 1980—1981, Utah Council for Exceptional Children, Salt Lake City, 1980—1981.
Artist-in-residence Camp Sunshine Rockford Parks and Recreation, Illinois, 1982. Director Magic Movers, Missoula, 1977—1983, Very Special Arts Montana, Missoula, 1980—1985. Evaluator Arts Connection, New York City, 1988—1990.
Consultant Ministry Culture, Mozambique, 1988. Teacher workshop Royal Ballet, London, 1988.
Member of Alliance for Health (vice president Northwest region 1979-1980), Society Dance History Scholars, Congress Research in Dance.
Married Norman Albert Brooks, July 24, 1961 (divorced 1974). Children: Bradford Brooks, Wendy Brooks. Married Eugene David Schmitz, August 5, 1978.