Nora Jachym Brakas

Background

Brakas, Nora Jachym was born on August 9, 1952 in Schenectady, New York, United States. Daughter of Thaddeus Michael and Theresa Mary (Patnode) J.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, Plattsburg State University College, 1974. Master of Science in Reading, State University of New York, Albany, 1977. Certified Advanced Study in Reading, State University of New York, Albany, 1986.

Doctor of Philosophy in Reading, State University of New York, Albany, 1990.

Career

Elementary school and reading teacher, Lee (Massachusetts) Control School, 1976-1982; reading specialist, Guilderland (New York) School District, 1988-1989; research assistant, teaching assistant, State University of New York, Albany, 1985-1988; instructor reading department, State University of New York, Albany, 1989-1990; assistant professor teacher education, reading specialist, Southeastern Louisiana U., Hammond, 1990-1991; assistant professor teacher education, reading specialist, Marist College, Poughkeepsie, New York, since 1991. Presenter, speaker in field.

Achievements

• Nora Jachym Brakas has been listed as a noteworthy Education educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member International Reading Association, Society Children's Book Writers and Illustrators.

Interests

• Avocations: drawing, writing children's books, collecting antique children's books.

Connections

Married Jurgis Brakas, June 15, 1996.

Father:

Thaddeus Michael J.

Mother:

Theresa Mary (Patnode) J.

Spouse:

Jurgis Brakas