Background
Strauss, Roberta Joanne was born on April 8, 1943 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Harry D. and Dorothy H. (Rosovich) Rose.
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Roberta Joanne Strauss
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Roberta Joanne Strauss, American Oral historian, researcher, educator. Certified middle to high school level social studies teacher, Vermont. Vice chair Chittenden County Public Access Board, 1991; chairman 3d party status Liberty Union Party, Vermont, 1980. Member Chittenden County History Society (grantee, 1987, vice president 1991-1994, pres.1994-), Phi Beta Kappa.
Education
Bachelor in Psychology, U. Vermont, 1976; 5th Year certified in education, U. Vermont, 1990.
Career
Reporter, Vermont Vanguard Press, Burlington, 1979-1980;
reporter, Burlington Citizen, 1980-1985;
with career awareness, South Burlington (Vermont) Middle School, 1985-1987;
oral historian, U. Vermont, Burlington, 1985-1994;
director Burlington Bicentennial Oral History project, U. Vermont, Burlington, since 1991. Member maple history committee U. Vermont, since 1989. Host public access television show.
Researcher in field.
Achievements
Membership
Vice chair Chittenden County Public Access Board, 1991. Chairman 3d party status Liberty Union Party, Vermont, 1980. Member Chittenden County History Society (grantee, 1987, vice president 1991-1994, pres.1994-), Phi Beta Kappa.
Interests
Connections
Married Michael J. Strauss, June 22, 1963. Children: Matthew Bryan, Merissa Selene.
