Susan Rebecca Austin

Background

Austin, Susan Rebecca was born on January 23, 1945 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States. Daughter of Paul Leighty and Margaret Erna (Keim) Austin.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Library Education, Kutztown (Pennsylvania) State University, 1966. Master of Science in Library Science, Villanova (Pennsylvania) University, 1967. Master of Education, Temple University, 1971.

Doctor of Philosophy, University Pennsylvania, 1989.

Career

Cataloger, instructor, West Chester (Pennsylvania) State University, 1967-1969; library, media coordinator, St. James/Msgr. Bonner High School, Chester and Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania, 1969-1972, 73-76; librarian elementary division, American School in London, 1972-1973; assistant professor, Applachian State University, Boone, North Carolina, 1976-1978; librarian, Upper Darby (Pennsylvania) High School, 1980-1981; assistant professor, Kutztown State University, 1981-1982; learning materials specialist, Sabold Elementary School, Springfield, Pennsylvania, since 1984. Freelance storyteller, since 1980.

Achievements

• Susan Rebecca Austin has been listed as a notable Librarian, writer, storyteller by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member National Education Association, Pennsylvania State Education Association, National Association for the Preservation and Perpetuation of Storytelling.

Interests

• Avocations: traveling, gardening, music, photography, sailing.

Connections

Father:

Paul Leighty Austin

Mother:

Margaret Erna (Keim) Austin