Background
Schimmer, John was born on July 2, 1933 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of John and Helen Schimmer.
Schimmer, John was born on July 2, 1933 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of John and Helen Schimmer.
Bachelor, Shelton College, 1958; Master of Arts, Montclair (New Jersey) College, 1962; Doctor of Education, Nova U., 1989.
Member of faculty and administration, Shelton College, Ringwood, New Jersey, 1958-1965;
teacher/administrator, Ringwood Public Schools, 1965-1973;
headmaster, Trinity Christian Academy, Dallas, 1973-1978;
regional director, Association Christian Schools International, Dallas, since 1978. Member summer faculty Grace College & Seminary, Winona Lake, Indiana, 1976-1992. Member adjunct faculty Dallas Theological Seminary, 1987-1988.
Commissioner Texas Private School Accreditation Commission, Austin, since 1985.
The separation of church and state has guaranteed the diversity of religious expressions and the freedom to worship God according to each person’s conscience. However, separation of church and state permit interaction.
Church decisions should be made as openly as possible, giving opportunities for all to contribute. It is important for all views to be heard and taken seriously, especially where Christians disagree.
Member Texas Association Non-Public Schools, International Fellowship Christian School Adminstrs., Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, Phi Delta Kappa.
Married Jane Ann Roper, June 7, 1958. Children: John David, Elizabeth Anne, Jackie Lynne.