Mrs. Juliana Theresa Bastian Rhoten

Mrs. Juliana Theresa Bastian Rhoten Juliana was born in New York City, the daughter of Gladys Grant Bastian and Julius J. Bastian. Her brother was Julius F. Bastian. Juliana was baptized, made 'her First Communion and Confirmation while attending Resurrection Catholic Church and school. She sang in the church choir, also. Juliana attended St. Patrick's Cathedral High School, graduating with an award for never being absent or late. She went on to attend Hunter College, New York, where she received her BA and MS degrees. She became a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. at Hunter College. She married Marion C. Rhoten and moved to Milwaukee, WI. From that union their son, Don Carlos Rhoten was born. Juliana began her teaching career with the Milwaukee Public Schools as an elementary teacher. Later, she served as a Reading Specialist and as a Principal. She conducted workshops, lectured at UW-Milwaukee campus, and inaugurated programs, such as, the Reading Resource Teacher program and the Visitor Technical Assistance program. This program brought educators from other states to view her film about MPS reading programs and to visit these programs. She administered the Multi-Media Home Education Project, which produced The Sound House, a weekly a radio program. Staff members visited parents and their children, 1-5years, to demonstrate skills. During her career, her assignments included Brown St. School, Central Office, Auer Ave School, Clarke St. School, 21st St. School, Ninth St. School and Parkview School. She attended Cardinal Stritch College, Marquette University and UW-Milwaukee, for additional graduate studies. She acquired her Administrative Leadership Certification from UW-Milwaukee. Juliana was quite active in various organizations. As a member of the National Council of Teachers of English, she published articles and conducted workshops at their National Conventions. She was a member of the Early Childhood Association, also. Her published work as recognized by Stanford University in 1968. Her reading film was shown on Channel 10 WMVS and she appeared on Channel 12 WISN to discuss MPS reading programs. Juliana was selected by Wisconsin State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Barbara Thompson, to serve on a committee of eleven members, to review the criteria for Reading Specialist Certification in Wisconsin. She was listed in The World Who's Who of Women, Who's Who in America, Who's Who of American Women, Who's Who in the Midwest and Who's Who in American Education. Juliana was a member of various organizations, such as, the International Reading Association, The Wisconsin Reading Association, Phi Delta Kappa International, the Administrative Women's Association, as president, the Wisconsin Retired Educators Association, a life member of the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Black School Educators, and the National Association of Elementary School Principals. As a member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Epsilon Kappa Omega Chapter, she became the president, a Pearl Soror and a life member. Juliana served with the Eisenhower Center, Inc. for many years, as a member of the Board of Directors. She was an avid reader and enjoyed doing puzzles, attending the theater, travels around the world, classical and pop music and the company of many friends. She contributed to the NAACP, the Urban League, the United Negro College Fund, and numerous charitable groups. Juliana loved God and her family. She made a positive difference in the lives of many people she encountered. She will be remembered for her wonderful smile and cheerful disposition. She was an active, nurturing, compassionate, dependable, dignified and intelligent human being. She is survived by her son, Don Carlos (Jean) Rhoten and their six children; Caitlin (Larry) Robinson; Mackenzie Rhoten; Collin (Emma) Rhoten; Aaron Davel, Rachael (Jeff) West and Cheyenne Rhoten as well as six great grandchildren; Collin Rhoten Jr., Riley, Ensley and Elliana Davel; Elijah and Ben Robinson and many other relatives and friends.

Mrs. Juliana Theresa Bastian Rhoten

December 20, 2024