WINONA, Minn. — Carol Joanne Anderson the education dean at Winona state University, for 12 years, died at St. Anne Extended Healthcare. She was 75. In recent years she had a consulting business, Finding Your Way in the Second Half of Life. In her words: “I left my career to follow the wisdom of my soul.” Her concept was grounded on the premise that each person has a unique path and purpose. She saw herself  as a coach and mentor to help others find new ways of living and knowing from inner wisdom. She held degrees from the University of Minnesota, and a doctorate in special education from Utah State. At Winona State she served chaired the special-ed department for five years, then was named dean.

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