Background
Holter, Patra Jo was born on March 6, 1936 in Ashland, Wisconsin, United States. Daughter of Cap and Sigrid (Gadda) Holter.
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Patra Jo Holter
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Education
Bachelor of Science, University Wisconsin, 1958. Master of Arts, University California, Berkeley, 1962. Student, National Academy Art and University Oslo, 1963.
Certified in administration, Fairfield University, 1983. Postgraduate, New School Social Research. Postgraduate, University of California at Los Angeles.
Postgraduate, University Colorado. Postgraduate, Pratt Institute.
Career
Art teacher, Herricks Junior H.S., New Hyde Park, New York, 1958-1960;
associate art, University of California, Berkeley, 1961-1962;
adult art teacher, University of California Alumni Camp, Pinecrest, summer 1961;
elementary art teacher, Control School, Mamaroneck, New York, 1964;
elementary art teacher, Edgewood School, Scarsdale, 1971-1982;
elementary and junior H.S. art teacher, Quaker Ridge School, Scarsdale, New York, 1964-1970;
art teacher, Scarsdale Senior H.S., 1982-1984;
chairman art department, Scarsdale Senior H.S., 1984-1993;
district visual arts supervisor, Scarsdale School Sys., 1989-1993. Art teacher workshops, curriculum developer, consultant in field, liaison Scarsdale. Visual arts coordinator Lincoln Center Institute, New York City, 1978-1980.
Liaison art teacher Westchester Council for Arts, Scarsdale, 1970's.
Achievements
Membership
Member, midwest representative Fulbright Arts Task Force. Member Fulbright Association, Norwegian Fulbright Association, Silvermine Guild of Art, New York State United Teachers Association, American Federation Teachers, National Museum Women in Arts, New York State Retired Teachers, Ashland History Society, Chequamegon Bay Alliance for Sustainability, Chequamegon Bay Area Arts Council, Wilton Garden Club, National Council State Garden Clubs, Kappa Delta.
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Nationality
American
Awards
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Fulbright scholar, Norway, 1962-1963, extension, summer 1963. Recipient Exemplary Media award New York Regents Advisory Council, 1968. Scarsdale School Systems grantee, 1972.Fulbright scholar, Norway, 1962-1963, extension, summer 1963. Recipient Exemplary Media award New York Regents Advisory Council, 1968. Scarsdale School Systems grantee, 1972.