Background
Jestin, Heimwarth B. was born on September 24, 1918 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Son of Emil Ernst and Rosa (Ege) Jestin.
Jestin, Heimwarth B. was born on September 24, 1918 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Son of Emil Ernst and Rosa (Ege) Jestin.
Bachelor of Science, Central Connecticut State College, 1947. Master of Arts, Yale, 1949. Doctor of Philosophy, Yale, 1954.
Head English department, teacher history, Thomaston (Connecticut) High School, 1947-1950; principal, Canton High School, Collinsville, Connecticut, 1951-1953; superintendent schools, Canton, Connecticut, 1953-1962; professor philosophy and education, Central Connecticut State College, 1956-1965; dean college, Central Connecticut State College, 1965-1967; vice president academic affairs, Central Connecticut State College, 1967-1985; provost, Connecticut State University, 1985-1987. Professor of University Hartford, 1961-1963.
Trustee Roaring Brook Nature Center. Board manager, life member Connecticut Parent-Teachers Association. Served with Army of the United States, 1941-1946.
Member Connecticut Council School College Relations (honorary).
Married Catherine M. Townshend, October 14, 1944. Children– Loftus, Jennifer, Carolyn.