H. James Montgomery

Background

Montgomery, H. James was born on September 16, 1934 in New York City. Son of Verne Immen and Charlotte (Bayne) Montgomery.

Education

AB, Hamilton College, 1956; Master of Science, Syracuse University, 1957; Master of Arts in Teaching, Reed College, 1965; Doctor of Education, Loyola University, Chicago, 1975.

Career

Mathematics-science teacher, Freeport (New York) Schools, 1957-1960; mathematics-science teacher, Arlington Heights (Illinois) Public Schools, 1960-1965; assistant superintendent, Arlington Heights (Illinois) Public Schools, 1966-1992; assistant professor, Concordia University, Chicago, since 1991; assistant professor, Illinois State University, Normal, since 1992. Consultant Welch Scientific Company, Chicago, 1963-1965. Instructor Governor State University, Park Forest, Illinois, 1984-1991, Roosevelt University, Chicago, 1984-1987.

Achievements

• H. James Montgomery has been listed as a noteworthy Education educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Bicentennial Common for Village, Arlington Heights, 1978-1980, Festival Committee for Village, 1976-1986. Board directors, president United Way, Arlington Heights, 1981-1987. Board directors, treasurer Resource Center for Elderly, Arlington Heights, 1981-1991.

Member Illinois ASCD (president 1986-1987, Excellence award 1988, honorary life), ASCD (board directors 1985-1989), National Association Secondary School Prins., American Association School Adminstrs., Lions Club (vice president 1991-1993, president 1994-1995).

Interests

• Avocations: reading, camping, sports, traveling.

Connections

Married Sally Ann Thompson, July 16, 1955. Children: Janet Martin, Judy Schmahl, Joan Montgomery, JillWright, Peter Montgomery.

Father:

Verne Immen Montgomery

Mother:

Charlotte (Bayne) Montgomery

Spouse:

Sally Ann Thompson

child:

Joan Montgomery

child:

Peter Montgomery

child:

Janet Martin Montgomery

child:

JillWright Montgomery

child:

Judy Schmahl Montgomery