Background
Novak, Shirley A. was born on May 29, 1936 in Rochelle, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Don and Irma (Olson) Archer.
Novak, Shirley A. was born on May 29, 1936 in Rochelle, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Don and Irma (Olson) Archer.
B.S.in Elementary Education, Northern Illinois University, Dekalb, 1970. Master of Science in InstructionalTech., 1975. Certified media instruction and supervision.
Certified teacher K-9, teacher English, Social Studies, Library.
Sciences 6-12.
Teacher, Durand (Illinois) Elementary School, 1955-1956, Pecatonica (Illinois) Elementary School, 1957-1958, Windsor School, Loves Park, Illinois, 1959-1970, learning center director, 1970-1974, head library Harlem High School, 1974-1984, learning center director Harlem Junior High School, 1984. Vice president Rockford area TI Users Group, 1983-1985. President Friends of the North Suburban District Library., 1984-1985.
Member Friends North Suburban District Library., since 1980, president, 1984—1985, vice president, since 2000, Rockford Area TI Users Group, 1983—1985. Member of National Education Association, American Library Association, American Business Women's Association (correspondent secretary Black Hawk chapter 1985, vice president 1986, treasurer 1988, president 1991-1993, Woman of Year 1985), National Federation Teachers, Illinois State Genealogical Association, Illinois Federation Teachers, Harlem Federation Teachers, Illinois State Library. Media Association, Harlem Educators Association (treasurer 1980-1981), Pack Local History Organization (former vice president and secretary), Illinois Education Association, American Fedm.
Teachers, American Association School Libraries.
Married Leonard South. Novak. Children: Lance Kendall, Pamela Kay.