Henry Glenn Ayre

Background

Ayre, Henry Glenn was born on July 29, 1898 in Centralia, Illinois, United States. Son of John Aaron and Bertha Angeline (Guymon) Ayre.

Education

Bachelor of Education, Southern Illinois U., 1925; Master of Science, University of Michigan, 1928; Doctor of Philosophy, Peabody College for Teachers, 1937.

Career

Teacher rural schools, Marion County, Illinois, 1919-1921; teacher math, physics, High School, Carterville, Illinois, 1924-1925; teacher math, physics, High School, Benton, Illinois, 1925-1927; teacher math, physics, High School, Waukegan, 1928-1936; assistant professor math, Western Illinois U., 1937-1943; associate professor, director General College, Western Illinois U., 1943-1946; head department, director General College, Western Illinois U., 1951-1958; professor mathematics, dean School Arts & Sciences, Western Illinois U., from 1950.

Achievements

• Henry Glenn Ayre has been listed as a noteworthy University dean by Marquis Who's Who.

Works

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  • Basic Mathematical Analysis for Junior & Senior Colleges
  • Basic Mathematical Analysis

Membership

Fellow American Association for the Advancement of Science. Member National College Teachers Mathematics Center Association Science & Mathematics Teachers, Illinois Council Teachers Mathematics National Education Association, Association Higher Education, National Geography Society, Mathematics Association American, American Association Colls. Teacher Education M C.

Connections

Married Virginia Lee Neftzger, June 14, 1928.

Father:

John Aaron Ayre

Mother:

Bertha Angeline (Guymon) Ayre

Spouse:

Virginia Lee Neftzger