PORT TOWNSEND — Jeanie Glaspell is the 36th AAUW Port Townsend Named Gift Honoree.
The Port Townsend branch of the American Association of University Women recognized Glaspell for her service to AAUW Port Townsend and its affiliate, the University Women’s Foundation (UWF) of Jefferson County.
In Glaspell’s honor, AAUW Port Townsend will make a donation to the National AAUW Educational Foundation in support of programs that advance education and equity for women.
From 2007-15, Glaspell served as UWF’s vice president for development, recording secretary and president.
She is currently AAUW vice president for programs and serves as secretary/records for AAUW Washington State.
She has tutored math at Grant Street, raised funds for kindergarten and established the branch’s Tech Trek project, which sends middle school girls to a summer science and math camp.
“Jeanie always comes to her responsibilities with dedication and enthusiasm,” said her sponsors, “and she has been a forceful and thoughtful advocate for education in our community.”
Glaspell received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Appalachian State University and a master’s from Oregon State University.
She retired five years ago after serving for 20 years in the Port Townsend school system.
AAUW Port Townsend and UWF support awards and scholarships, middle school career days and elementary school programs in literacy and math.
Membership is open to those who hold an associate or higher degree from an accredited school.
For more information, see http://pt-wa.aauw.net.
