James David Fies

Background

Fies, James David was born on May 19, 1950 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Arthur Herbert Senior and Ruth Paulina (Rehm) Fies.

Education

Bachelor, Purdue University, 1972; Master of Science, Purdue University, 1975.

Career

Teacher mathematics, Morton Elementary/Middle School, Hammond, Indiana, 1972-1982; teacher mathematics, Eggers Elementary/Middle School, Hammond, 1982-1988; teacher mathematics, Gavit Junior/Senior High School, Hammond, since 1988; interim assistant principal, Gavit Junior/Senior High School, Hammond, 1992. Department chair Eggers Middle School, 1983-1986.

Achievements

• James David Fies has been listed as a noteworthy Elementary education educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Building union representative Hammond Teachers Federation Local 394, 1981-1987. Trustee Trinity Lutheran Church, Hammond, 1976-1982, 86-87, board finance, since 1993. Member National Council Teachers of Mathematics, Hammond Teachers Federation, American Federation of Teachers.

Interests

• Avocations: traveling, fishing, family activities.

Connections

Married Ruth Elaine Carlson, June 24, 1972. Children: Samuel Jacob, Sarah Rae.

Father:

Arthur Herbert Senior Fies

Mother:

Ruth Paulina (Rehm) Fies

Spouse:

Ruth Elaine Carlson

child:

Samuel Jacob Fies

child:

Sarah Rae Fies