Background
Coffey, David Thompson was born on May 6, 1936 in Newtownards, Northern Ireland. Son of Alexander and Sarah Elizabeth (Thompson) Coffey.
Coffey, David Thompson was born on May 6, 1936 in Newtownards, Northern Ireland. Son of Alexander and Sarah Elizabeth (Thompson) Coffey.
Bachelor, Queen's University, Belfast, Northern Ireland, 1957. Diploma in education, Queen's University, Belfast, Northern Ireland, 1960. Diploma in advanced education, Queen's University, Belfast, Northern Ireland, 1975.
Doctor of Philosophy, Queen's University, Belfast, Northern Ireland, 1986.
Teacher, Annadale Grammar School, Belfast, 1957-1976;
senior/principal lecturer, Ulster Polytechnic, Jordanstown, Northern Ireland, 1976-1984;
senior lecturer, U. Ulster, Jordanstown, Northern Ireland, 1984-1995;
freelance lecturer, consultant, since 1995. Member economics history panel Northern Ireland Examinations Board, Belfast, 1970-1976. Member careers education and counseling panel Council National Academy Awards, London, 1978-1983.
Member board Royal College Nursing, Northern Ireland, 1984-1987.
Chairman school governors Movilla High School, Newtownards, since 1990.
Married Barbara Margaret Cole, July 1, 1971. Children: Sara Ellen, Lisa Ruth.