Sylvia Geraldine Machamer

Background

Machamer, Sylvia Geraldine was born on October 3, 1939 in Visalia, California, United States. Daughter of Henry Ross and Lucille Marian (Alvarez) Mata.

Education

Associate of Arts, College of Sequoia, Visalia, California, 1959; Bachelor, San Jose State University, 1961; special education certified, San Jose State University, 1977.

Career

Teacher 2nd and 3rd grade, Noble School Berryessa District, San Jose, California, 1961-1962; 3rd grade teacher, Los Angeles School District, 1962-1963; 2nd and head start teacher, Toyon School Berryessa District, San Jose, 1963-1967; supplemental educator grade 1, 4, 6., Garden Gate School, Cupertino, California, since 1969; educator learninc handicapped students, Garden Gate School, Cupertino, since 1969; educator severely handicapped students, Garden Gate School, Cupertino, since 1969. Consultant and workshop presenter to school districts state and nationwide, since 1988. Video mentor teacher, Cupertino Union School District, 1991-1993.

Intervention specialist, since 1994.

Achievements

• Sylvia Geraldine Machamer has been listed as a noteworthy Special education educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Chairman Indian Education Parent Committee Fremont High School District, 1991-1993. Member De Anza College Cable television, Computer Using Educators, Parents Helping Parents (Outstanding Educator 1991), Coastal Band of Chumash Nation.

Interests

• Avocations: video, computers, walking, reading, Native American affairs.

Connections

Married Milton Lynn Machamer, June 17, 1962. Children: Jonathan (deceased), Leah, Anne Marie, Jill, Ryan, Daniel.

Father:

Henry Ross Mata

Mother:

Lucille Marian (Alvarez) Mata

Spouse:

Milton Lynn Machamer

child:

Ryan Machamer

child:

Daniel Machamer

child:

Leah Machamer

child:

Jill Machamer

child:

Jonathan Machamer (deceased)

child:

Anne Marie Machamer