Graduate study in Education, 1971

BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH Born to Frank and Mildred Grosser, Joanie (Grosser) McAvoy, was raised in Brookfield, Illinois.  She attended NIU where she received her Bachelors of Science degree in Elementary Education in 1971 and her Masters of Science in Education in 1975. During her time at NIU, Grosser actively participated in NIU life, attending football games and serving as Co-Chairman of the Homecoming Committee in 1970.  After graduating from NIU, Grosser worked at the Aurora campus of the Waubonsee Community College and later in the Schaumburg Community School District. She married John Rockwood McAvoy, also a graduate of NIU.  John received his Bachelor of Science degree at NIU in 1971 and worked as an accountant for Griffin Pipe Products Co. and Amsted Industries. Joanie and John McAvoy reside in Lisle, Illinois.