Background
Slimmer, John Earl was born on February 24, 1940 in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of John E. and Elsie J. (Avinger) Slimmer.
Slimmer, John Earl was born on February 24, 1940 in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of John E. and Elsie J. (Avinger) Slimmer.
Bachelor of Science in Education, Shippensburg U., 1961; Master of Education in Guidance and Counseling, Shippensburg U., 1965.
Elementary teacher, Chambersburg (Pennsylvania) Area School District, 1961-1966;
counselor, Chambersburg (Pennsylvania) Area School District, since 1966;
private practice, Chambersburg, since 1985. Adjunct assistant professor Millersville (Pennsylvania) U., 1971-1973. Visiting assistant professor Shippensburg U., 1973-1974.
Consultant and workshop leader in field. Member Franklin County Children Youth Advisory Board, since 1984.
Member American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (member board consultant editors 1978-1982, Certified of Recognition 1982), American School Counselors Association (state coordinator 1972-1976, member editorial bd.Elem. School Guidance and Counseling Journal 1973-1976, committee member), National Vocational Guidance Association, Association Counselor Edition and Supervision (committee mem.1982-1983), Pennsylvania School Counselors Association (unit representative 1970-1972, task force chairman 1972-1975, Board of Governors 1975-1977), Pennsylvania Counselors Association National Education Association (Pennsylvania and Chambersburg chapters), Phi Delta Kappa.
Married Carol Heckman Slimmer. Stepchildren: Shari, Matthew, Andrew.