Background
Shafer, John Donald was born on November 11, 1936 in Yonkers, New York, United States. Son of Joseph J. and Florence (Drach) Shafer.
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John Donald Shafer
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Bachelor of Science in Education, University Florida, 1960. Master of Education, University Florida, 1964.
Career
Teacher mathematics and science, 8th Street School, Ocala, Florida, l960-62;
teacher science, Westwood Junior High School, Gainesville, Florida, l962-63;
counselor, Ocala High School, 1963-1964;
counselor, Oak Grove Junior High School, Clearwater, Florida, 1964-1968;
counselor, Baypoint Junior High School, St. Petersburg, Florida, l968-69;
counselor, Riviera Junior High School, St. Petersburg, l969-73;
counselor, Gibbs High School, St. Petersburg, 1973-1991;
retired, Gibbs High School, St. Petersburg, 1991. Adult education counselor Pinellas County Schools, Clearwater, since 1964. Participant White House Conference on School Counseling Issues, 1977-1978.
Founder, president Counselors Academy Planning Superior vena cava syndrome, Inc., 1990.
Achievements
Membership
Member Community Alliance Bi-Racial Committee. Member American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, National Education Association, American School Counselor Association (governing board 1973-1975, vice president secretary schools 1977-1978), Florida Association for Counseling and Development, Florida School Counselor Association (president 1971-1972, legislation involvement award 1974), Florida Personnel and Guidance Association (Outstanding Member of Year award 1972), Pinellas School Counselor Association (president 1980-1981), Pinellas Classroom Teachers Association (chairman grievance committee 1982-1991), St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce.
Interests
Connections
Married Florence Marcus, June 8, 1958 (deceased July 1970). Children: Nina Leslie Shafer Mullis, Karen Ruth. Married Elizabeth Busche, November 26, 1971.
