Background
Matthias, George Frank was born on August 22, 1934 in Greenport, New York, United States. Son of George and Marguerite(Blanchard) Matthias.
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George Frank Matthias
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Bachelor of Science, State University New York at Cortland, 1957. Master of Science, Syracuse University, 1962. Master of Arts, Connecticut Wesleyan University, 1970.
Career
Teacher secondary earth science Belleville (New York) Academy, 1957-1958, Croton-Harmon High School, Croton-on-Hudson, New York, 1961-1989. Teacher/principal Raquette Lake (New York) Elementary School, 1958-1961. Member of New York State Earth Science Syllabus Revision Writing Commission, 1967-1970, 89-91.
Coordinator bureau of Science Education, New York State Department Education, 1971-1972.
Instructor Finger Lakes Institute, Alfred University, 1970. Guest staff College.of Saint Rose, summers 1984-1985, 88-90.
Freelance consultant earth science education. Item writer National Testing Service, National Assessment for Ednl.
Progress, 1984; consultant public schools National Science Foundation grantee, 1963, 67-70.
Shell merit fellow, 1971.
Achievements
Membership
Member National Association Geology Teachers, National Association Research in Science Teaching, Science Teachers Association New York State, New York State United Teachers, American Federation Teachers.
Connections
Married Mary Jo Avery, August 18,1956. Children: Todd Avery, Tara Lynn.
