James W. Kershner

Background

Kershner, James W. was born on November 1, 1948 in Silver Spring, Maryland. Son of Richard Brandon and Mary Amanda Kershner.

Education

Bachelor, Marietta College, 1970; Master of Arts, Pennsylvania State University, 1977.

Career

Reporter, Providence Journal, Rhode Island, 1970-1971; journalism instructor, St. Mary's College, St. Mary's City, Maryland., 1977; reporter, Evening Sentinel, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, 1978-1980; city editor, Evening Sentinel, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, 1980-1981; copy editor, Cape Cod Times, Hyannis, Massachusetts, 1981-1985; Sunday editor, Cape Cod Times, Hyannis, Massachusetts, 1986-1996; production editor, Cape Cod Times, Hyannis, Massachusetts, since 1996; journalism instructor, Cape Cod Community College, Barnstable, Massachusetts, since 1994.

Achievements

• James W. Kershner has been listed as a noteworthy Journalist, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

With United States Navy, 1971-1975.

Interests

• Avocations: running, camping.

Connections

Married Barbara Jean Frye, July 18, 1970. Children: Benjamin, Brandon.

Father:

Richard Brandon Kershner

Mother:

Mary Amanda Kershner

Spouse:

Barbara Jean Frye

child:

Benjamin Kershner

child:

Brandon Kershner