Virginia E. Olson

Background

Olson, Virginia E. was born on November 14, 1945 in Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States. Daughter of Alfred Lewis and Viola Emma Garbisch.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Education magna cum laude, University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire, 1967; Master of Science, University of Wisconsin -Stout, Menomonie, 1982.

Career

Instructor mathematics, New Glarus (Wisconsin) High School, 1967-1970; instructor mathematics, Chippewa Valley Technology College, Eau Claire, since 1979; chair department mathematics, Chippewa Valley Technology College, Eau Claire, 1984-1989. Adjunct Professor mathematics Milton (Wisconsin) College, 1980. Area educational consultant International Business Machines Corporation, North Control Region, 1990-1991.

Achievements

• Virginia E. Olson has been listed as a noteworthy Mathematics educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Scout leader Girl Scouts United States, Eau Claire, 1977-1982. Member Project Rescue Committee, Eau Claire, 1989-1992. Member Wisconsin Education Association Coalition, Wisconsin Mathematics Council (president 1990-1991, mem.exec. board, meeting chair 1990), National Council Teachers Mathematics Mathematics Assn.Am., American Mathematics Association of 2-Year Colls., American Vocational Association, Wisconsin Vocational Association.

Interests

• Avocations: swimming, scuba diving, skiing, hiking.

Connections

Married David John Olson, March 18, 1967. Children: Timothy, Traci.

Father:

Alfred Lewis Garbisch

Mother:

Viola Emma Garbisch

Spouse:

David John Olson

child:

Traci Olson

child:

Timothy Olson