Sally Ann Shields

Background

Shields, Sally Ann was born on March 26, 1943 in Bronx, New York, United States. Daughter of Edward G. and Thelma Shields.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Good Counsel College, 1967; Master of Science in Education, CUNY, 1973; Master of Social Work, Fordham University, 1979.

Career

Teacher, Preston High School, Bronx, 1969-1973; team leader, New York Archdiocese Drug Abuse Prevention Program, New York City, 1973-1979; clinical director, New York Archdiocese Drug Abuse Prevention Program, 1979-1984; executive director, New York Archdiocese Drug Abuse Prevention Program, New York City, northern counties, since 1984. Adjunct Professor Graduate School of Social Sciences, Fordham University, New York City, 1983-1987.

Achievements

• Sally Ann Shields has been listed as a noteworthy Social worker, prevention professional by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Cardinal's Commision on Drug Abuse, New York, 1989-1990, Bronx Boro President's Coalition, 1985-1990, Mayor's Task Force on Drug Abuse, New York City, 1987-1988, Westchester/Putnam Coalition on Substance Abuse, New York, 1985-1990. Member NASW, New York State Drug Programs (vice president 1990-1991), New York State Association Prevention Professionals (vice president 1988-1991), National Association Prevention Professionals, Greater New York Coalition Drug Programs (treasurer 1990).

Connections

Married Thomas J. Costello, June 9,1984.

Father:

Edward G. Shields

Mother:

Thelma Shields

Spouse:

Thomas J. Costello