David John Larwa

Background

Larwa, David John was born on July 31, 1948 in North Tonawanda, New York, United States. Son of Edward J. and Frances B. Larwa.

Education

AS, Macomb County Community College, Warren, Michigan, 1969; Bachelor in Education, Wayne State University, 1972; Master of Arts in Environmental Education, University of Michigan, 1976; ABD in Curriculum and Instruction, University of Michigan, 1987.

Career

Teacher 6th grade, Southfield (Michigan) Public Schools, 1972-1973; teacher 4th and 5th grades, South Lyon (Michigan) Public Schools, 1973-1985; science consultant to federal grants, Michigan Department of Education, 1985-1986; science supervisor, Michigan Department of Education, 1986; science and mathematics consultant, Silver Burdett and Ginn Public Company, Morristown, New Jersey, 1987-1988; national science consultant, Silver Burdett and Ginn Public Company, Morristown, New Jersey, since 1988. Adjunct lecturer in science education University of Michigan, 1978-1982. Reader elementary science programCharles E. Merrill Public Company, 1986.

Elementary science coordinator South Lyon Schools, 1981-1984, chairperson, 1979, 81, 83. Key note speaker Hyatt Regency, Flint, Michigan, 1986. Presenter in field.

Achievements

• David John Larwa has been listed as a noteworthy Publishing executive, consultant by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Volunteer Ann Arbor Hands on Museum, University of Michigan Botanical Gardens. Member City of Wixom Environmental Council. Board directors Winans Lake Association, 1984-1988.

Member ASCD, Michigan Association Science Education Specialist (president 1987-1988), Michigan Science Teachers Association (board directors 1975-1984, vice president 1980-1981, president 1982-1983, historian 1988), Council State Orgns. (board directors 1975-1978), South Lyons Schools Curriculum Council (chairperson 1980-1981), National Science Supervisor Association, National.Maths. Teachers Association, Michigan Mathematics Teachers Association, Council for Elementary Science.Internat., Michigan Environmental Education Association, Michigan Association Science Education Suprs., Phi Delta Kappa.

Interests

• Avocations: travel, reading.

Connections

Married Elizabeth A. Reuter. Children: Jennifer, Rebecca, Amy.

Father:

Edward J. Larwa

Mother:

Frances B. Larwa

Spouse:

Elizabeth A. Reuter

child:

Rebecca Larwa

child:

Amy Larwa

child:

Jennifer Larwa