Background
Downes, John Francis was born on August 3, 1945 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Son of John F. and Marie R. Downes.
Downes, John Francis was born on August 3, 1945 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Son of John F. and Marie R. Downes.
Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics and Education, Boston College, 1967; Master of Education in Administration, Worcester State College, 1972.
Mathematics and computer teacher, Marlboro (Massachusetts) Public Schools, since 1967. Computer applications engineer Adams-Smith Company, Hudson, Massachusetts, 1980. Computer education consultant Project COFFEE, Digital Equipment Corporation, Oxford, Massachusetts, 1983-1986.
Member algebra curriculum project Education Development Corporation, Newton, Massachusetts, since 1992. Member mathematics curriculum project Marlboro Public Schools, since 1990.
Member board review Boy Scouts American, Sterling, Massachusetts, since 1990. Member trails committee Town of Sterling, Massachusetts, 1989-1990. Member Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, National Rifle Association, Massachusetts Computer-Using Educators, National Council Teachers of Mathematics, Lions, Appalachian Mountain Club.
Married Patricia A. Tanner, July 1, 1972. Children: Christopher Warren, Carolynne Marie.