Jerry Bernard Davis

Background

Davis, Jerry Bernard was born on June 16, 1932 in New York City. Son of Samuel and Ray (Bennett) Davis.

Education

Bachelor, Brooklyn College, 1954; Master of Arts, Columbia University, 1955; professor diploma, Columbia University, 1957; Doctor of Education, Columbia University, 1961.

Career

Science teacher, New York City high schools, 1957-1960; part-time instructor, Columbia University, New York City, 1960-1961; associate professor science education, State University of New York, Oswego, 1961-1964; professor secondary education, Hofstra U., Hempstead, New York, since 1964. Research fellow Science Manpower Project Columbia University, 1960-1961. Curriculum consultant College Discovery and Development Program CUNY, 1970s-80s.

Program development specialist Teacher Corporation Project, 1980s. Director National Science Foundation Inservice Institutions biological science curriculum studies biology, Hofstra U., 1965-1973.

Achievements

• Jerry Bernard Davis has been listed as a noteworthy Education educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member professional advising committee Long Island chapter March of Dimes, since 1980. Member Association for the Education Teachers Science, National Science Teachers assosiation, New York State Science Suprs. Association, Council for Evolution Education, Nassau County Science Suprs.

Association (president 1974, member Executive Committee 1970-1985).

Interests

• Avocations: theater, music, dance, camping, traveling.

Connections

Married Ruth Goode, August 27, 1960. Children: Steven, Gary, Richard.

Father:

Samuel Davis

Mother:

Ray (Bennett) Davis

Spouse:

Ruth Goode

child:

Richard Davis

child:

Steven Davis

child:

Gary Davis