Bergstrom, Joan M(argosian)

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BERGSTROM, Joan M(argosian)

BERGSTROM, Joan M(argosian). American, b. 1940. Genres: Human relations/Parenting, How-to books, Education. Career: University of Rhode Island, Kingston, instructor in child development and family relations, 1963-64; Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, instructor to assistant professor of child development and family relations, 1964-66, Project Head Start, regional training officer, 1966; Wheelock College, Boston, MA, Project Head Start regional training officer, 1967-70, faculty member in department of professional studies in early childhood, 1972-, chair of department, 1975-, professor, 1978-, director of Center for International Education and Leadership, 1992-. Guest lecturer and visiting professor internationally. Served as consultant and resource for local, federal, and private agencies and corporations. Publications: School's Out-What Now?: Creative Choices for Your Child-Afternoons, Weekends, Vacations, 1984, 2nd ed, 1990; (with C. Bergstrom) All the Best Contests for Kids, 1988, 4th ed, 1994; It's Summer: School's Out!, 1992. Contributor to books and periodicals. Address: Director, Center for International Education & Leadership, Wheelock College, 200 Riverway, Boston, MA 02215, U.S.A. Online address: [email protected]

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