Occupation: Elementary School Educator
Born: Cedar Rapids, Iowa, August 27, 1941
Education:
MS in Food Science and Human Nutrition, Iowa State University of Science and Technology (1966)
BS in Home Economics Education, Iowa State University of Science and Technology (1963)
Coursework, Clarke College (1959-1961)
Certifications:
Certificate in Elementary Education, Michigan State University (1976)
Career:
Fourth Grade Teacher, Wardcliff Elementary School, Okemos, MI (1995-2001)
Fourth/Fifth Grade Teacher, Gifted and Talented Alternative Program, Hiawatha Elementary School, Okemos, MI (1994-1995)
Elementary School Teacher, Wardcliff Elementary School, Okemos, MI (1978-1994)
Elementary School Teacher, Winans Elementary School, Waverly, MI (1976-1978)
Substitute Teacher, Pennsylvania and Michigan (1967-1976)
Home Economics Teacher, Cardinal O’Hara High School, Springfield, PA (1965-1966)
Chemistry Teacher, Monsignor Bonner and Archbishop Prendergast Catholic High School, Drexel Hill, PA (1964-1965)
Career Related:
Michigan Education Exchange Opportunity Program, Germany (1999); Chairman, Wellness Committee, Okemos Public Schools (1993-1995); Member, Executive Council, Okemos Education Association; Computer Coordinator; Great Books Coordinator; Member, District Committee on Mathematics, Computers, Substance Abuse and Cable Television; Member, Evaluation Committee, Okemos Public Schools; Okemos Education Association Delegate, Instructional Council; Computer Coordinator, Wardcliff Elementary School; Great Books Coordinator, Wardcliff Elementary School, Budget Committee, Wardcliff Elementary School
Civic:
Chaperone, Spanish Club Exchange, Benton Community High School, Spain (2003); Chaperone, Spanish Club Exchange, Benton Community High School, Spain (2001); Chaperone, Spanish Club Exchange, Benton Community High School, Costa Rica (1999); Member, Leadership Council, National Institute for the Clinical Application of Behavioral Medicine (1998-2011); Chaperone, Spanish Club Exchange, Benton Community High School, Mexico (1995); Faculty Representative, Bonding Election Steering Committee, Okemos Public Schools (1991); Faculty Representative, Taking Our Schools into Tomorrow Committee (1990-1991); Chaperone, German Club Exchange, Okemos Public Schools (1990); Faculty Representative, Strategic Planning Steering Committee (1989-1990); Chaperone, German Club Exchange, Okemos Public Schools (1987); Co-President, Okemos Music Patrons (1984-1986); Faculty Representative, Community Use of Schools Advisory Committee (1984-1985); Faculty Representative, Building Utilization Advisory Committee (1983-1984); Faculty Representative, Citizens Advisory Committee (1982-1983); Member, Board of Directors, Okemos Music Patrons (1981-1986); Swimming Instructor, American National Red Cross (1959-1961); Lifeguard, American National Red Cross (1957-1959)
Creative Works:
Author, “The Integrated Arts Program of the Okemos Elementary Schools,” Okemos Public Schools (1983); Film Editor, “The Integrated Arts Program of the Okemos Elementary Schools,” Okemos Public Schools (1983); Author, “Wardcliff School Documentary” (1982); Film Editor, “Wardcliff School Documentary” (1982); Producer, Annual Classroom Plays and Musicals
Awards:
Recipient, Classrooms of Tomorrow Teacher Award, Department of Education, State of Michigan (1990); Recipient, General Foods Fund Fellowship (1963-1964)
Achievements:
Fellow, Michigan Association of Teachers of Mathematics; Inductee, The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi; Inductee, The Honor Society of Omicron Nu; Inductee, The Honor Society of Iota Sigma Pi
Memberships:
Member, Program Committee, Lansing Woman’s Club (2005-2006); Member, Social Committee, Lansing Woman’s Club (2003-2004); Member, National Education Association; Member, National Association for Female Executives; Member, AARP; Member, Sparrow Michigan Athletic Club; Member, National Retired Teachers Association, AARP; Member, Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel; Member, Michigan Education Association; Member, Executive Council, Okemos Education Association, PSD; Fellow, Michigan Council of Teachers of Mathematics; Member, Lifetime Fitness Athletic Club; Member, Michigan State University Alumni Club of Kansas City; Member, Iowa State University Alumni Club of Kansas City; Member, Kappa Delta; Member, The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi; Member, Omicron Nu; Member, Iota Sigma Pi; Member, Ulysseans
Political Affiliation:
Democrat
Religion:
Unitarian Universalist
Family:
Daughter of Allan J. Schafbuch; Geraldine Frances (Stuart) Schafbuch
Married: James J. Geiger (October 27, 2007)
Children: Mark Allan; Gregory Jon; Daniel James
Grandchildren: Irene Marie; Sophia Tsu; Nicholas James; Jessica Lee; Hanna Elizabeth; Carlina Jo; Tatianna Marie
Christine Springer Velicer (Daughter-in-Law); Nicco Yu Velicer (Daughter-in-Law); Kristin Lacey Velicer (Daughter-in-Law); James Stuart Schafbuch (Brother); Sandra Schafbuch Gibney (Sister); Mary Schafbuch Junge (Sister)
Hobbies:
Reading; Walking; Swimming; Travel; Classical and Folk Music; Photography; Attending Cultural Events
Biography Sources:
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