Karen A. Cruise, PhD
1939 - 2011
On March 2, 2011, Karen A. Cruise, PhD, passed away at age 72 after
a short illness. Dr. Cruise had served on the professional advisory
board of CHADD of Greater Baltimore for several years. She served as the
chapter coordinator prior to and during her illness. Members of the
Baltimore board and her many personal friends treasured her warmth, her
commitment, and her companionship.
Through her private practice in psychology in Columbia, Maryland, Dr.
Cruise shared her skill and deep caring with children who had cognitive,
learning, and emotional challenges, supporting them and their families
as they made difficult decisions and gained confidence. Dr. Cruise was a
consultant to the Radcliffe Creek School and the Kent School, both
located in Chestertown, Maryland. She proctored and mentored many new
psychologists as they transitioned into their clinical service.
Dr. Cruise born in Detroit. She held an undergraduate degree from
Oakland University and a PhD from Michigan State University. She
completed her pre-doctoral training at Harvard University and
postdoctoral training at Johns Hopkins University.
She loved gardening, travel and being in the outdoors, hiking, biking,
kayaking, and bird watching. She played piano and guitar and lent her
fine singing voice to events with family and friends. Her home was warm
and welcoming. Above all, she greeted life with a smile, boundless
enthusiasm and interest in all that surrounded her.
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