Background
Kiefert, James John was born on September 21, 1938 in Green Bay, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Michael Henry and Gertrude Mary (Cygan) Kiefert.
Kiefert, James John was born on September 21, 1938 in Green Bay, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Michael Henry and Gertrude Mary (Cygan) Kiefert.
Bachelor of Science, Wisconsin State University, 1960. Master of Education, University North Dakota, 1965. Doctor of Education, University North Dakota, 1967.
Teacher, coach Merrill, Wisconsin, 1960—1964. Research assistant University North Dakota, Grand Forks, 1965—1967. Professor education Washington State University, Pullman, 1967—1971.
Adjunct professor University Washington, Seattle, 1971—1979, Seattle Pacific University, 1978—1983. Assistant superintendent Educational Service District Northern 121, Seattle, 1971—1984, Educational Service District 171, Wenatchee, since 1984. Consultant Electro-Science Industries, Portland, Oregon, since 1980.
Member Governor's Task Force Education. Scoutmaster Boy Scouts America. Member of American Association School Administrators, American Educational Research Association, Washington Educational Research Association (president 1978, exec secretary since 1978), Northwest Evaluation Association (president 1975, 1982), Corinthian Yacht Club (Tacoma), Elks Lodge, Phi Delta Kappa.
Married Linda Carol Kuhl, August 21, 1962 (divorced). Children: Susan, Peter, John, Sandra, Wendy, Kamela.