Background
Borton, John Carter was born on August 25, 1938 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of John Carter and Mary (Newlin) Borton.
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John Carter Borton
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Bachelor, Amherst College, 1960; Master of Arts, University of California, Berkeley, 1962; Doctor of Education, Harvard University, 1970.
Career
Assistant director volunteer program, Berkeley Unified Schools, 1962-1963;
teacher English, co-department chairman, Richmond (California) Union H.S., 1963-1966;
consultant, Philadelphia Board Education, 1966-1967;
acting director Office Affective Development, Philadelphia Board Education, 1970-1971;
director dual audio television project, Philadelphia Board Education, 1971-1977;
editorial director, Xerox Education Publs., Middletown, Connecticut, 1977-1980;
editor in chief, Xerox Education Publs., Middletown, Connecticut, 1980-1986;
vice president, editor in chief, Field Publs. (formerly Xerox Education Publs.), Middletown, 1986-1991;
vice president, editor in chief, Weekly Reader Corporation (formerly Field Publs.), Middletown, 1991-1992;
producer, lead performer, American Magic Lantern Theater, 1992. Lecturer University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, 1971-1976, Philadelphia College Art, 1976-1977.
Consultant various school systems, university/colleges, foundations, professional organizations, government agys., 1975-1977.
Achievements
Membership
Board of directors Oddfellow's Theater, Connecticut River Tourism Council. Member League History American Theaters, N.E. Performing Arts Association, Magic Lantern Society.
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Married Deborah H. Borton, June 18, 1960. Children: Lynn, Mark.
