Background
Duff, John Carr was born on July 23, 1901 in Pittsburgh. Son of Alexander McGill and Edna (Carr) Duff.
Duff, John Carr was born on July 23, 1901 in Pittsburgh. Son of Alexander McGill and Edna (Carr) Duff.
Bachelor of Philosophy cum laude, Kenyon College, 1923, Master of Arts, 1924. Doctor of Philosophy, New York University, 1934.
Teacher high school, 1924-1925. Organizer LaFayette Junior High school and Benjamin Franklin Junior High School, Uniontown, Pennsylvania, 1925. Principal Benjamin Franklin Junior High School, 1925-1930.
Supervising principal District 6, Scarsdale, New York, 1935-1937.
Successively teaching fellow, instructor, assistant professor to professor School Education New York University, assistant dean, 1946-1948, department chairman adult education, 1948-1959, professor administration and supervision, 1959-1967, member division advanced studies, member of staff Center for Field Services, co-ordinator Summer School, Chautauqua, 1950-1952. Consultant in field With War Department, 1943-1945.
Member summer faculty U. Prize ring (The), 1958, 59, U, Florida, 1958, State University New York at Buffalo, 1963. Member project on cost of education New York State Department Education, 1959-1960.
Senior consultant Bureau Ednl.
Studies and Services, lecturer administration School Education, Hofstra University, 1967-1982. Consultant on training Girl Scouts United States.
Served with United States Army, 1918. Member Adult Education Association United States, American Association of University Professors, American Association School Adminstrs., Collegiate Association Development Ednl. Administration, Saint Andrew’s Society New York City, Phi Delta Kappa, Kappa Delta Pi (honorary).
Married Gladys Hays, July 1, 1922. Children: Robert Russell, John Hays, Thomas.