Catherine Mardon

Catherine Mardon is a Canadian writer, activist, and lawyer.[1][2]

Biography

Catherine Mardon was born in Oklahoma, but spent many years living in St. Petersburg, Florida.[2] She currently lives in Canada. Her academic background includes a bachelor's degree of Science in Agriculture from Oklahoma State University, a Juris Doctor from the University of Oklahoma, and a bachelor's degree of Art from Newman University.[1] She received a Masters in Theological Studies degree from Newman Theological College in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.[1][2] Mardon is a determined social activist, having worked for family farmers, with ecumenical organizations, for the homeless, and as a speaker on social justice issues.[2] She was admitted to the Oklahoma Bar in 1988.[1] Her legal practice also included archdiocesan tribunal work, death penalty appeals, and a variety of low income concerns.[2] Mardon is also an experienced mediation trainer responsible for the recruitment, training, supervision and evaluation of over 180 volunteer mediators.[1]

Personal life

After suffering from an injury which left her disabled, she became an advocate for the disabled.[3] She is currently married to fellow writer and activist Austin Mardon, and has co-written several books with him.[3]

Bibliography

  • Curveballs (2012)[4]
  • Gandy and Parker Escape the Zoo: An Illustrated Adventure (2013, with Austin Mardon)[5]
  • Screwballs (2015)[6]
  • Gandy and the Princess (2015, with Austin Mardon)[7]
  • Gandy and the Cadet (2015)[8][9]
  • Gandy and the Man in White (2016, with Austin Mardon)[10][11]
  • Gandy and the Rear Window (upcoming, 2016)[12]

Awards and honors

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 "Mardon, Catherine A.". Canadian Who's Who 1910-. 22 January 2016.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 "Authors". Golden Meteorite Press. Golden Meteorite Press. Retrieved 4 July 2016.
  3. 1 2 Mardon, Austin; Mardon, Catherine (29 March 2016). "Austin and Catherine Mardon: Home ownership offers safe place for people with disabilities". Edmonton Journal. Retrieved 4 July 2016.
  4. ↑ Mardon, Catherine (2012). Curveballs. Edmonton, Alberta, Canada: Golden Meteorite Press. ISBN 978-1-897472-10-1.
  5. ↑ Mardon, Catherine; Mardon, Austin (2013). Gandy and Parker Escape the Zoo: An Illustrated Adventure. Edmonton, Alberta, Canada: Golden Meteorite Press. ISBN 978-1897472828.
  6. ↑ Mardon, Catherine (2015). Screwballs. Edmonton, Alberta, Canada: Golden Meteorite Press. ISBN 978-1-897472-54-5.
  7. ↑ Mardon, Catherine (2015). Gandy and the Princess. Edmonton, Alberta, Canada: Golden Meteorite Press. ISBN 978-1897472569.
  8. ↑ "Mardon, Catherine A.". Canadian Who's Who 1910-. 22 January 2016. author: [...] Gandy & Cadet 2015
  9. ↑ Mardon, Catherine (2015). Gandy and the Cadet. Edmonton, Alberta, Canada: Golden Meteorite Press. ISBN 9781897480182.
  10. ↑ Mardon, Catherine (22 January 2016). "Mardon, Catherine A.". Canadian Who's Who 1910-. author: [...] Gandy and the White Man
  11. ↑ Mardon, Catherine; Mardon, Austin (2016). Gandy and the Man in White. Edmonton, Alberta, Canada: Golden Meteorite Press. ISBN 9781897480274.
  12. ↑ "Mardon, Catherine A.". Canadian Who's Who 1910-. 22 January 2016. author: [...] Gandy and the Rear Window forthcoming 2016
  13. ↑ https://www.lieutenantgovernor.ab.ca/news/lieutenant-governor-celebrates-champions-in-mental-health-and-addictions/
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