James John Kirkwood

Background

Kirkwood, James John was born on January 8, 1935 in Buffalo. Son of Basil Gerard and Emma Mary (Schreiner) Kirkwood.

Education

Associate of Applied Science, Erie Company Technology Institute, Buffalo, 1957. Bachelor of Science, State University College, 1963. Master of Science, State University College, 1964.

Doctor of Philosophy, Purdue University, 1970.

Career

Surveyor, construction foreman, with various companies, Buffalo, 1960-1963; part time instructor, State University College, Buffalo, 1963-1964; teacher, Oak Park (Illinois) Schools, 1964-1966; assistant professor, Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana, 1966-1969; assistant professor, Ball State University, Muncie, 1969-1974; professor, Ball State University, Muncie, 1975-1988; graduate assistant, Purdue University, Lafayette, Indiana, 1968-1969; teacher, St. Francais de Sales School, Abaco, Bahamas, 1974-1975.

Achievements

• James John Kirkwood has been listed as a noteworthy Education educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Works

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  • How to do Industrial Arts in the elementary grades

    (The book contains 97 pages, 1973 edition, spiral bind, au...)

Membership

With United States Army, 1958-1966. Member International Technology Education Association, National Society for Study Education, Indiana Industrial Technology Education Association (editor 1982-1988).

Interests

• Avocations: running, triathlons, biking, writing.

Connections

Married Audrey Catherine Sheasley, November 28, 1963. Children: Michael, Matthew, Martin, Anastasia, Jaimie.

Father:

Basil Gerard Kirkwood

Mother:

Emma Mary (Schreiner) Kirkwood

Spouse:

Audrey Catherine Sheasley

child:

Jaimie Kirkwood

child:

Martin Kirkwood

child:

Anastasia Kirkwood

child:

Matthew Kirkwood

child:

Michael Kirkwood