Penelope Loraine Peterson

Background

Peterson, Penelope Loraine was born on November 25, 1949 in Moline, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Leroy Peterson.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Iowa State University, 1971; Master of Science, Stanford University, 1976; Doctor of Philosophy, Stanford University, 1976.

Career

Assistant professor department educational psychology, University of Wisconsin, Madison, 1976-1980; associate professor, University of Wisconsin, Madison, 1980-1981; professor educational psychology, University of Wisconsin, Madison, 1982-1985; Sears-Bascom Professor, University of Wisconsin, Madison, 1985-1987; professor educational psychology and teacher education, Michigan State University, East Lansing, since 1987; co-director Institute Research on Teaching, Michigan State University, East Lansing, since 1987; co- director Elementary Subjects Center, Michigan State University, East Lansing, 1987-1992; co-director Ednl. Policy Practice Study, Michigan State University, East Lansing, since 1992.

Achievements

• Penelope Loraine Peterson has been listed as a noteworthy Education educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Fellow American Psychological Society.

Connections

Married W. Patrick Dickson. Children: Andrew, Joshua, Elissa.

Father:

Leroy P. Peterson

Spouse:

W. Patrick Dickson

child:

Joshua Peterson

child:

Andrew Peterson

child:

Elissa Peterson