Jack Umstatter

Background

Jack Umstatter was born on June 29, 1950, in New York City, New York, United States. He is a son of John Umstatter, a beverage company executive, and Mary Umstatter, an executive secretary.

Education

In 1972, Jack graduated from Manhattan College cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree. In 1975, he received a Master of Arts degree from the State University of New York at Stony Brook. Later, he continued his education at Long Island University, graduating with a degree in educational administration in 1991.

Career

In 1972, Jack began his career as an English teacher, working at different West Islip Public Schools, a post he held till 1994. In 1990, he was appointed an adjunct assistant professor of education at Dowling College in Oakdale. Later, in 1994, Umstatter was hired as an English teacher at Cold Spring Harbor Public Schools.

During his career, Jack also acted as a member of the National Council of Teachers of English.

Currently, Umstatter teaches English in the Cold Spring Harbor School District and literature at Dowling College.

Achievements

• Jack Umstatter is a well-known English and literature teacher, who also authored numerous practical resources for educators. Moreover, Jack is a multiple winner of the Teacher of the Year Award.

Works

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  • Hooked On English! Ready-to-Use Activities for the English Curriculum, Grades 7-12

    (This unique and practical resource gives junior and senio...)

    1997
  • Ready-to-Use Prewriting and Organization Activities

    (This work represents a practical series, that provides ov...)

    1999
  • Grammar Grabbers! Ready-to-Use Games and Activities for Improving Basic Writing Skills

    (This practical resource gives language arts and English t...)

    2009
  • 201 Ready-to-Use Word Games for the English Classroom

    (This book represents word games for students in grades 7-...)

    1994
  • Words, Words, Words: Ready-to-Use Games and Activities for Vocabulary Building, Grades 7-12

    ("Words, Words, Words" offers teachers a handy and much-ne...)

    2004
  • Where Words Come from

    (This work represents an alphabetical exploration of vario...)

    2002
  • English Brainstormers! Ready-to-Use Games and Activities That Make Language Skills Fun to Learn

    (This book represents 181 entertaining activities, that wi...)

    2002
  • Brain Games! Ready-to-Use Activities That Make Thinking Fun for Grades 6-12

    (This book provides over 170 exciting, ready-to-use activi...)

    1996
  • The Grammar Teacher's Activity-a-Day: 180 Ready-to-Use Lessons to Teach Grammar and Usage

    (This work presents quick, daily classroom lessons for imp...)

    2010
  • Got Grammar? Ready-to-Use Lessons and Activities That Make Grammar Fun!

    (This book is a comprehensive classroom guide. Each of the...)

    2007
  • Hooked on Literature! Ready-to-Use Activities and Materials to Spark Students’ Interest in Literature, Grades 9 & Up 1994

Membership

Jack is a member of the New York State Teachers Association.

Personality

Jack likes spending time with his family.

Interests

• Reading, coaching

Connections

Jack married Christine Murphy on August 25, 1973. Their marriage produced two children — Kate and Maureen.

Father:

John Umstatter

Mother:

Mary Umstatter

child:

Kate Umstatter

child:

Maureen Umstatter

Wife:

Christine Murphy