Mavis Olesen
Mavis Olesen, retired assistant superintendant from public school education has a Ph. D. in Curriculum and Instruction and Early Childhood Education. She has written radio and television scripts, curriculum, reports and inservice/resource kits. Recently her contracts include Integrated Services and supports for Community Schools. Other work has been with the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada and local churches. She and husband Jim have completed an education assignment with the Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) in a Karen Burmese refugee camp in Thailand.
On December 30, 2004 Mavis Olesen appeared on 100 Huntley Street television program to talk about her book Living in Limbo. See the episode here.
Mavis Olesen and her co-author Dallas Williams wrote the book Living in Limbo traces the journey of trans-racial adoptive families, with particular emphasis on our family. It describes the behavior, responses and mistakes of family members. It describes a way toward hope, love and wholeness. It offers other family members a better understanding of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder and one way to live in limbo with peace.
Accolades
"Your story has touched my heart. I have known many AIM adoptees and appreciate your side of the story. It provides much needed balance. Parts of it were so insightful that I felt special just reading it. I admire your courage in approaching the content of your book..."
- Maureen Johns Simpson, Superintendent Saskatchewan Learning, Aboriginal Education Unit
Dr. Mavis L. Olesen
127 Quincy Drive
Regina, Saskatchewan Canada S4S 6L6
web site: http://www.geocities.com/adoption_dallas_mavis/index.html
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