David John Pointer

Background

Pointer, David John was born on March 12, 1937 in Fakenham, Norfolk, England. Son of Henry George and Florence Ruby (Barnes) Pointer.

Education

Bachelor of Science with honors, University College, Cardiff, Wales, 1961; Doctor of Philosophy, University College, Cardiff, Wales, 1964.

Career

Assistant lecturer, University College, Cardiff, 1964-1966; lecturer, Constantine College, Middlesbrough, England, 1966-1972; senior lecturer, Teesside Polytechnic, Middlesbrough, 1972-1985; principal lecturer, Teesside Polytechnic, Middlesbrough, since 1985. Tutor Open U., Newcastle, Northern England, 1975-1985.

Achievements

• David John Pointer has been listed as a noteworthy Chemistry educator, researcher by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Fellow Royal Society Chemistry (certified, member county since 1989).

Interests

• Avocations: music, painting, natural history, gardening.

Connections

Married Christine Rich, July 26, 1964. Children: Caroline Ruth, Catherine Claire.

Father:

Henry George Pointer

Mother:

Florence Ruby (Barnes) Pointer

Spouse:

Christine Rich

child:

Catherine Claire Pointer

child:

Caroline Ruth Pointer