Background
Dinniman, Andrew Eric was born on October 10, 1944 in New Haven. Son of Harold and Edith (Stephson) Dinniman.
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Andrew Eric Dinniman
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Education
Bachelor, University Connecticut, 1966. Master of Arts, University Maryland, 1969. Doctor of Education, Pennsylvania State University, 1978.
Career
Member Downingtown Area School District, 1975—1979. Chairman Chester County Democratic Committee, 1979—1985. Member Democratic National Committee, 1984—1989.
Student personnel worker University Maryland, 1969-1971, University Denver, 1971-1972. Professor West Chester State University, Pennsylvania, since 1972, director Center for International Programs, 1986—2001. Commissioner Chester County, 1992—2006.
Member District 19 Pennsylvania State Senate, since 2006.
Achievements
Membership
President Pennsylvania Council on International Education, 1989—1991. Vice president Downingtown Area School Board, 1975—1979. Member Chester County Conservation District, 1992—2007, Pennsylvania State Transportation Advisory Committee, 1992—1995, Chester County Economic Development Board, 1992—1996, National Association Counties Committee on Globalization, 1997—1998, Pennsylvania Emergency Management Council, since 2007, Ben Franklin Technology Development Authority, since 2007, Joint Legislative Conservation Committee, since 2007, Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency, 2007—2008, Pennsylvania State School Board, since 2008, Education Commission of State, since 2008.
Chairman Chester County Democratic Committee, 1979—1985. Member Pennsylvania Democratic State Committee, 1982—1989, member executive committee, 1984—1989. Chairman Eastern Pennsylvania Democratic County Chairman Association, 1982—1985.
Member Dem National Committee, 1984—1989. Delegate Democratic National Convention, 1984, 1988, 1992, 1996. Member of Chester County Preservation Network (life), Brandywine Valley Association, Green Valleys Association, Pennsylvania Society, Chester County History Society (board since 2008).
Connections
Married Margo Portnoy, June 8, 1969. 1 child Alexis.
Education
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1966
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1969
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1978
Career
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1969 - 1971
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1971 - 1972
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1972
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1975 - 1979
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1979 - 1985
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1984 - 1989
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1992 - 2006
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2006
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Awards
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Named Legislator of Year, Pennsylvania Coalition Charter Schools, 2008, Early Childhood Advocate of Year, Chester County, 2009, Humane Legislator award, Grear Valley High School, 2009. Recipient Bicentennial award, Pennsylvania School Boards Association, 1976, Outstanding Academy Service award, Commonwealth Pennsylvania, 1977, Excellence in Local Government award, 1998, Human Rights award, West Chester State University chapter National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, 1980, Community Service award, Coatesville National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, 1997, Military Order of Purple Heart National citation for outstanding service, 1998, Grange award for public service, 1999, Regional Leadership award, Exton Regional Chamber of C., 1999, Leadership award, Chester County Water Resources Authority, 2003, Community Builder award, Melton Arts and Education Center, 2004, People That Make A Difference award, Hutchinson UAME Church, 2004, Proclamation for Dedicated Service, City of Coatsville, 2004, Appreciation Inspirational Moments award, 2004, Building Better Communities award, Housing Partnership Chester County, 2004, Hunger Awareness award Chester County CARES, 2006, Appreciation award, Phoenixville Religious Council, 2007, Annual Service award, Safe Harbor Homeless Shelter, 2007, State Official Year award, Pennsylvania Citizens Better Libraries, 2007, Public Service award, East Whiteland Fire Company, 2008, College Education Alumni Leadership Service award, Penn State University, 2009, Bronze Good Citizenship medal, Son of The American Revolution, 2009, Valuable Contribution Recognition award, Paoli Business and Professional Association, 2009.Named Legislator of Year, Pennsylvania Coalition Charter Schools, 2008, Early Childhood Advocate of Year, Chester County, 2009, Humane Legislator award, Grear Valley High School, 2009. Recipient Bicentennial award, Pennsylvania School Boards Association, 1976, Outstanding Academy Service award, Commonwealth Pennsylvania, 1977, Excellence in Local Government award, 1998, Human Rights award, West Chester State University chapter National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, 1980, Community Service award, Coatesville National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, 1997, Military Order of Purple Heart National citation for outstanding service, 1998, Grange award for public service, 1999, Regional Leadership award, Exton Regional Chamber of C., 1999, Leadership award, Chester County Water Resources Authority, 2003, Community Builder award, Melton Arts and Education Center, 2004, People That Make A Difference award, Hutchinson UAME Church, 2004, Proclamation for Dedicated Service, City of Coatsville, 2004, Appreciation Inspirational Moments award, 2004, Building Better Communities award, Housing Partnership Chester County, 2004, Hunger Awareness award Chester County CARES, 2006, Appreciation award, Phoenixville Religious Council, 2007, Annual Service award, Safe Harbor Homeless Shelter, 2007, State Official Year award, Pennsylvania Citizens Better Libraries, 2007, Public Service award, East Whiteland Fire Company, 2008, College Education Alumni Leadership Service award, Penn State University, 2009, Bronze Good Citizenship medal, Son of The American Revolution, 2009, Valuable Contribution Recognition award, Paoli Business and Professional Association, 2009.