Franklin Calsbeek

Background

Calsbeek, Franklin was born on December 20, 1931 in Rock Valley, Iowa, United States. Son of August and Rena (Bakker) Calsbeek.

Education

Associate of Arts, Northwestern College, Orange City, Iowa, 1952. Bachelor of Science, Augustana College, 1956. Master of Science, University Illinois, 1961.

Doctor of Education, University Oregon, 1969.

Career

Teacher, coach, Illiana Christian High School, Lansing, Illinois, 1956-1962; professor health science, Dordt College, Sioux Center, Iowa., 1962-1974; assistant dean, School Education, S.W. Texas State University, San Marcos, 1981-1985; professor health education, School Education, S.W. Texas State University, since 1978. Associate director Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome consortium Texas College and University. Consultant Texas Education Agency and National Evaluation System, Inc., Amherst, Massachusetts, 1985, 86, 89.

Researcher in field.

Achievements

• Franklin Calsbeek has been listed as a noteworthy health promotion educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Council member 1st Christian Reformed Church, Sioux Center With United States Army, 1953-1955. Fellow American School Health Association, Texas Public Health Association, Texas School Health Association (board directors 1985-1989). Member Association for Advancement Health Education, Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (vice president 1974-1978, president 1991-1992).

Interests

• Music, travel, stained glass, fishing, reading.

Connections

Married Ula Kay Oosterbaan, June 8, 1963. Children: Leslie Joan, Leah Rae, Laurel Beth.

Father:

August Calsbeek

Mother:

Rena (Bakker) Calsbeek

Spouse:

Ula Kay Oosterbaan

child:

Leslie Joan Calsbeek

child:

Leah Rae Calsbeek

child:

Laurel Beth Calsbeek