Jack Kirby

Background

Kirby, Jack was born on December 1, 1929 in Stoughton, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Henry John and Alta Mae (Herron) Kirby.

Education

Student, Luther College, 1948. Bachelor of Science, University Wisconsin, Platteville, 1954. Master of Science, University Wisconsin, Stout, 1958.

Doctor of Education, University Missouri, 1965.

Career

Teacher Mineral Point (Wisconsin) High School, 1954, Wautoma (Wisconsin) High School, 1954-1955. Teacher, department chairman Muskego (Wisconsin) High School, 1957-1963. Professor technical education, chairman department industrial technical University Wisconsin, Platteville, since 1965.

Achievements

• Jack Kirby has been listed as a noteworthy technology educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Governor's Council on Aeronautics, Madison, Wisconsin, since 1983. Served with United States Army, 1955-1956. Member American Vocational Association, Wisconsin Technology Education Association (president 1979-1982), International Technology Education Association (board directors), Council of Technology Education Associations (president 1984-1987), Council on Technology Teacher Education (treasurer 1977-1979).

Clubs: Golf and Country (Platteville) (president 1970-1972), University Fliers (president Platteville chapter 1980-1984).

Interests

• Golf, basketball, flying, travel.

Connections

Married Nancy Elizabeth Knudsen, September 5, 1953. Children: James, Keith, David, Katherine.

Father:

Henry John Kirby

Mother:

Alta Mae (Herron) Kirby

Spouse:

Nancy Elizabeth Knudsen

child:

Katherine Kirby

child:

David Kirby

child:

Keith Kirby

child:

James Kirby