Shirley Blom Gordon

Background

Gordon, Shirley Blom was born on February 26, 1922 in Bremerton, Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Daughter of Waldemer and Edith Mary (Sterns) Blom.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Washington State University, 1944. Master of Arts, Washington State University, 1947. Doctor of Philosophy, Washington State University, 1957.

Postgraduate, University California, 1959. Postgraduate, Seattle University, 1960. Postgraduate, Reed College, 1961.

Career

Instructor in chemistry Washington State University, 1946-1949. Instructor in chemistry and mathematics Grays Harbor College, 1950-1957. Teacher, mathematics/science coordinator Highline School District, Seattle, 1957-1961.

Dean instruction Highline Community College, 1961-1972, vice president, 1972-1976, president, 1976—1990. Member National Commission on Excellence in Education. Co-chairman Washington Commission on Educational Excellence.

Achievements

• Shirley Blom Gordon has been listed as a noteworthy academic administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member various community committees and advisory groups. Active United Way of King County. Member American Association Community and Junior Colleges (director), Northwest Association Schools and Colleges (director, member Commission on Colleges), Washington Association Community College President (president), Delta Delta Delta, Iota Sigma Pi, Pi Lambda Theta.

Connections

Married Thomas I. Gordon, August 18, 1944.

Father:

Waldemer Blom

Mother:

Edith Mary (Sterns) Blom

Spouse:

Thomas I. Gordon