Bryan Comer Bates

Background

Bates, Bryan Comer was born on May 19, 1951 in Cleveland. Son of George Comer and Ida May (Lohman) Bates.

Education

Bachelor in Native American Studies, Westminster College, 1974; Master of Arts in Environmental Science and Experimental Education, Sangamon State University, 1976; Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, N. Arizona U., 1989.

Career

Science teacher, curriculum writer, Rough Rock (Arizona) Demonstration School, Navajo Nation, 1976-1982; camp director, Laughing Lakes Camp, Pine Top, Arizona, 1982; science teacher, curriculum writer, Little Singer School, Bird Springs, Arizona, 1982-1983; instructor math, astronomy, chemistry, Yavapai Community College, Flagstaff, Arizona, 1983-1990; graduate assistant chemistry department, Northern Arizona U., Flagstaff, 1983-1984; science teacher, counselor, Rocky Mountain Academy, Bonners Ferry, Idaho., 1984-1987; head teacher, Leupp Alternative High School, Navajo Nation, since 1988. Soccer coach Rocky Mtn. Academy, since 1985; environmental assessment consultant, 1990.

Achievements

• Bryan Comer Bates has been listed as a noteworthy counselor, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Writer Flagstaff Non-Nuclear Futures Group, 1982-1984, organizer, spokesperson. Member National Science Teachers Association.

Interests

• Avocations: whitewater rafting, wilderness activities, research archeoastronomy.

Connections

Father:

George Comer Bates

Mother:

Ida May (Lohman) Bates