Background
Burke, Emmett Charles was born on January 30, 1920 in Montgomery, Alabama, United States. Son of William J. and Ethel (Scott) Burke.
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Emmett Charles Burke
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South.William J. and Ethel (Scott) B. Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Roosevelt University, 1945. Master of Arts, Loyola University, 1953.
Master of Education, DePaul University, 1954. Doctor of Optometry, Illinois College Optometry, 1947.
Senior caseworker Illinois Public Aid Commission, Chicago, 1948-1956.
Assistant principal William Carter Public School, Chicago, 1957-1991. Assistant professor National College of Education, Chicago, 1969-1985.
Career
Senior caseworker Illinois Public Aid Commission, Chicago, 1948—1956. Assistant principal Wm. Carter Public School, 1957—1991.
Assistant professor National College Education, 1969—1985. Director Washington Park Young Men’s Christian Association, Afro-American Family & Community Services. Served with United States Army Air Force, 1942-1945.
Achievements
Membership
Active member National Urban League, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. Member of National Education Association, American Association of University Professors, Chicago Council Experimental Children (director), Chicago Assistant Principals Association, Chicago African-American Teachers Association, National Association Black Professors, Alpha Phi Alpha, Phi Delta Kappa.
Connections
Married Sarah Scott Burke, August 14, 1949.
