Jack Thomson Moyer

Background

Moyer, Jack Thomson was born on March 7, 1929 in Topeka. Son of Frank Henry and Edith Evelin (Connell) Moyer. arrived in Japan August 1951.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Colgate University, 1952; Master of Arts, University of Michigan, 1961; Doctor of Science, U. Tokyo, 1984.

Career

Teacher, Miyake-Jima Public Schools, Izu Islands, Japan, 1957-1958; teacher, administrator, American School in Japan, Tokyo, 1963-1984; director, chief scientist, Tatsuo Tanaka Memorial Biological Station, Izu Islands, since 1970. Advisor in environmental education Government of Miyake-Mura, Izu Islands, since 1993. Science consultant Toba (Japan) Aquarium, Japan Underwater Films, Ltd., Tokyo, since 1988.

Environmental consultant Government of Bais City, Negros, The Philippines, since 1996. Educational consultant American School in Japan, Tokyo, since 1984. Ecotour consultant Marine Core Coast/Japan R.R. East, Tokyo, since 1997.

Achievements

• Jack Thomson Moyer has been listed as a noteworthy Science administrator, consultant by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Sergeant United States Air Force, 1951-1954. Member Ichthyol. Society Japan (board of trustees, editor 1976-1990), American Society Ichthyologists and Herpitologists, Animal Behavior Society.

Interests

• Avocations: jazz, blues, classical music, baseball, basketball.

Connections

Married Lorna Maria Paragsa, February 3, 1987. 2 children: Jack Thomson Junior, Leona Lorenza.

Father:

Frank Henry Moyer

Mother:

Edith Evelin (Connell) Moyer

Spouse:

Lorna Maria Paragsa

child:

Leona Lorenza Moyer

child:

Jack Thomson Junior Moyer