Pauline Merbitz Masterton

Background

Masterton, Pauline Merbitz was born on October 20, 1931 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Arnold Gustav and Helen Elizabeth (Scherbarth) Merbitz.

Education

Bachelor of Education, Chicago State University, 1953; Master of Education, University of Chicago, 1958; Doctor of Philosophy, Florida State University, 1981.

Career

Elementary teacher, Chicago Public Schools, 1953; elementary teacher, Valparaiso (Indiana) City Schools, 1956-1959; elementary teacher, Durham (North Carolina) City Schools, 1960-1963; elementary teacher, Metro Nashville Schools, 1964-1967; education consultant, Florida State University, Tallahassee, 1968-1970; associate for teacher education, State of Florida, Tallahassee, 1970-1976; associate for policy analysis, State of Florida, Tallahassee, 1976-1987; editor, columnist, Snap Magazine, Tallahassee, 1989-1991; editor, freelance author, Multiverse Press and other publications, since 1989. Consultant for evaluation National Association Retarded Citizens, Tallahassee and Washington, 1977-1980. Consultant for planning National Telecom.

Institute Administration, Washington, 1979-1980. Board directors, coordinator Florida Council on Teacher Aides, Tallahassee, 1981-1983. Board directors, president World Future Society, Tallahassee, 1978-1988.

Achievements

• Pauline Merbitz Masterton has been listed as a notable Writer, publisher by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board directors, president Tallahassee Futures Group, 1981-1983. Coordinator, leadership committee Florida Endowment for Humanities, Tallahassee, 1982. Board directors, president Unitarian Universalist Church Tallahassee, 1986-1987.

Member Tallahassee Writers Association (vice president 1987-1988, president 1989-1990, at-large board 1994-1996).

Interests

• Yoga, gardening, cooking, reading.

Connections

Married R. Bruce Masterton, January 5, 1951. Children: Christopher E., Alexander S., Benjamin A.

Father:

Arnold Gustav Merbitz

Mother:

Helen Elizabeth (Scherbarth) Merbitz

Spouse:

R. Bruce Masterton

child:

Christopher E. Masterton

child:

Benjamin A. Masterton

child:

Alexander S. Masterton