Background
Kochinski, Veronica Ann Otvos was born on December 10, 1946 in Windber, Pennsylvania, United States. Daughter of Joseph and Mary (Kotzan) Otvos.
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Veronica Ann Otvos Kochinski
Edit ProfileEducation
Bachelor of Science, U. Pittsburgh, 1968; Master of Education, U. Pittsburgh, 1970; Doctor of Education, U. Pittsburgh, 1986; student, Indiana University of Pennsylvania student, Carlow College.
Career
Teacher, Bethel Park (Pennsylvania) School District, 1968-1970; reading specialist federal programs, South Park School District, Library, Pennsylvania, since 1977; instructor, Creative Commons of Allegheny County, Pittsburgh, 1985-1986; inservice presenter, Allegheny Intermediate Unit # 3, Pittsburgh, 1990-1991. Adjunct Professor Duquesne U., Pittsburgh, 1990-1991. Presenter numerous seminars to reading and educational organizations, since 1977.
Achievements
Membership
Vice president Bethel Artist Guild, Bethel Parks, 1990. Active Parent-Teachers Association, Library, since 1977. Member National Education Association, ASCD, International Reading Association (organized chapter 1 special interest group, charter member middle school special interest group, treasurer disabled readers group), Pennsylvania State Education Association, Pennsylvania State Reading Association, U. Pittsburgh Doctoral Association (secretary since 1988), Three Rivers Reading Council (president 1989-1990), U. Pittsburgh Education Alumni Association (advisory board since 1990), Ruthfred Acres Women's Club (president 1977), South Hills Pitt Club (Executive Board directors since 1987), South Arts (advisory board), Delta Kappa Gamma (president 1990-1992, Founder's award 1983, Johanna Mertz award 1984), Phi Delta Kappa.
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Connections
Married Gerald J. Kochinski, July 8, 1967. 1 child, Christine A.
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Nationality
American -
Religion
Roman Catholic -
Political Party
Democrat