Penelope Alta Theisen

Background

Theisen, Penelope Alta was born on July 11, 1940 in Potosi, Wisconsin, United States. Daughter of Alphonse John and Vera Marguerite Theisen.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education, Wisconsin State University, 1961; Master of Science in Counseling, University of Wisconsin, Platteville, 1969.

Career

English teacher, Potosi H.S., 1961-1969; counselor, Blackhawk H.S., Monroe, Wisconsin, 1969-1971; public aide caseworker, Grant County, Lancaster, Wisconsin, 1971-1972; Master of Science counselor, Rockford (Illinois) Public Schools District 205, 1972-1984; counselor ISBE truancy operation education program, Rockford (Illinois) Public Schools District 205, since 1984. Co-developer employee assistance program Rockford Public Schools District 205, 1985-1992. Family counselor Educounseling, Inc., Rockford, 1984-1986.

Co-owner Holbrook House, Rockford, since 1996. Instructor staff development workshops various school districts. Conference speaker in field.

Achievements

• Penelope Alta Theisen has been listed as a noteworthy Counselor by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member National Education Association, Illinois Education Association.

Connections

1 child, Matthew James.

Father:

Alphonse John

Mother:

Vera Marguerite Theisen

child:

Matthew James Theisen