Phyllis Eleanor Williams

Background

Williams, Phyllis Eleanor was born on September 11, 1920 in Serene, Colorado, United States. Daughter of Thomas James and Rebecca Cecilia (Bruce) Williams.

Education

Diploma, Occupational Therapy School University of Pennsylvania, 1948; Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy with honors, San Jose (California) State University, 1959; Master of Science in Sociology, San Jose (California) State University, 1963.

Career

Director occupational therapy for cerebral palsied children, St. Christopher's Hospital, Philadelphia, 1948-1950; occupational therapist, Phila Easter Seal Society, 1951-1955; therapist, Chandler Tripp School, San Jose, 1955-1959; probation officer, Santa Clara County Juvenile Probation Department, San Jose, 1959-1963; assistant superintendent, Juvenile Hall, San Jose, 1963-1965; instructor sociology, W. Valley Community College District, Saratoga, California, 1965-1978; chair department sociology, W. Valley Community College District, Saratoga, California, 1972-1973; director human services, W. Valley Community College District, Saratoga, California, 1974-1975; president academic senate, W. Valley Community College District, Saratoga, California, 1975-1976; provost Institute Human Affairs, West Valley and Mission Community College district, Santa Clara, 1978-1983; retired, West Valley and Mission Community College district, Saratoga, since 1983. Trustee West Valley and Mission Community College district, 1985-1992. Lecturer in field.

Achievements

• Phyllis Eleanor Williams has been listed as a noteworthy educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board member Saratoga Adult Day Care Center, Senior Information & Reformed Superior vena cava syndrome Board, Women's Fund Advisory Board With Nurse Corps, United States Navy, 1942-1946, 50-51. Member League of Women Voters, American Association of University Women, University of California Alumni Association (life).

Connections

Father:

Thomas James Williams

Mother:

Rebecca Cecilia (Bruce) Williams