James Calvin Wortham

Background

Wortham, James Calvin was born on September 12, 1928 in Oconee County, Georgia, United States. Son of James Notley and Effie (Cross) Wortham.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, University Akron, 1957. Master of Arts (NSFScholar), Ohio State University, 1969.

Career

High school Akron Public Schools, 1956-1962, teacher senior high school, 1962-1966. Mathematics curriculum specialist Akron (Ohio) Public Schools, 1966-1990. Instructor mathematics U. Akron, 1966-1990, retired, 1990.

Achievements

• James Calvin Wortham has been listed as a noteworthy mathematics educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served with United States Air Force, 1951-1955. Member National Education Association, Ohio Education Association, Mathematics Association American, National, Ohio councils teachers of mathematics, National Council Suprs. of Mathematics, Greater Akron Mathematics Educators Society (president 1984-1986), Pi Mu Epsilon. Member Church of Nazarene.

Connections

Married Mary Helena Shelley, December 23, 1953. Children: Sharon Elaine, Marilyn Kay, Deborah Louise, James Donald.

Father:

James Notley Wortham

Mother:

Effie (Cross) Wortham

Spouse:

Mary Helena Shelley

child:

Sharon Elaine Wortham

child:

James Donald Wortham

child:

Marilyn Kay Wortham

child:

Deborah Louise Wortham