Background
Carswell, Virginia Colby was born on August 10, 1923 in Manchester, New Hampshire, United States. Daughter of Aretas Putnam and Lucille (Ford) Colby.
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Virginia Colby Carswell
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Virginia Colby Carswell, American Primary school educator, special education educator. Member Council Exceptional Children (Outstanding Professional award 1987), Georgia Preschool Association (Distinguished Certified of Recognition 1998), Southern Association Children under Six, National Association Education Young Children (Distinguished Certified Recognition Professional 1998), American Red Cross (instructor since 1970).
Education
Diploma, Elliot Hospital School Nursing, 1945; Bachelor of Science in Special Education-Elementary Education, Brenau College, 1977; postgraduate, Brenau College, 1978-1980.
Career
Assistant dietitian, Elliot Hospital, Manchester, N.H., 1946-1958; teacher, head instructor, Hi Hope Svc. Center, Lawrenceville, Georgia, 1970-1987; preschooling teacher, Buford (Georgia) Methodist Preschool, since 1987. Child development internship Gainsville (Georgia) College, 1988-1989.
Achievements
Membership
Member Council Exceptional Children (Outstanding Professional award 1987), Georgia Preschool Association (Distinguished Certified of Recognition 1998), Southern Association Children under Six, National Association Education Young Children (Distinguished Certified Recognition Professional 1998), American Red Cross (instructor since 1970).
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Connections
Married Elwin Dow Carswell, January 26, 1946 (deceased July 1997). Children: Susan Lee Carswell-Hurdis, Debra Ann Carswell Roberts.
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Religion
United Methodist
Awards
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Recipient Outstanding Citizen award Woodman of the World Life Insurance Society, 1981, Golden Rule award, J.C. Penney, 1984, Gene Willis award, Gwinnett County Association Retarded Citizens, 1987, Superior vena cava syndrome to Handicapped, Gwinnett Mental Health Association, 1983, Leadership award Girl Scouts American, 1970, Merit Mother award American Mothers Association, 1980.Recipient Outstanding Citizen award Woodman of the World Life Insurance Society, 1981, Golden Rule award, J.C. Penney, 1984, Gene Willis award, Gwinnett County Association Retarded Citizens, 1987, Superior vena cava syndrome to Handicapped, Gwinnett Mental Health Association, 1983, Leadership award Girl Scouts American, 1970, Merit Mother award American Mothers Association, 1980.