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Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Carol Ann Maranto, 1949-2009: Special education teacher, administrator -- chicagotribune.com


Carol Ann Maranto, 1949-2009: Special education teacher, administrator -- chicagotribune.com:

"Carol Ann Maranto worked in the special education program at Proviso East High School in Maywood for 33 years, helping hundreds of developmentally challenged teenagers find jobs and a future.

Ms. Maranto, 60, died of complications from ovarian cancer on Wednesday, Nov. 4, in West Suburban Medical Center in Oak Park, her home town, said her sister Rose Marie Anichini.

With a degree in psychology from Eastern Illinois University, Ms. Maranto started her career at Proviso East in 1971 as a resource teacher, working with small groups of students. She found strong support in the school district for the special education department and enjoyed the work, her sister said."