Background
Donnell, John Francis O was born on August 23, 1937 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of John Gerard and Annie (Ferry) O'Donnell.
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John Francis O Donnell
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Bachelor of Science, Villanova University, 1959. Master of Arts, Harvard University, 1960. Doctor of Education, Temple University, 1973.
Career
Teacher, Culver (Indiana) Military Academy, 1960-1961; teacher, Harvard School, North Hollywood, California, 1961-1962; teacher, administrator, Upper Merion School District, King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, 1962-1969; professor, Pennsylvania State University, King of Prussia, 1963-1968; professor, Millersville (Pennsylvania) U., since 1969; chairman English department, Millersville (Pennsylvania) U., 1974-1983. Consultant Pennsylvania Right-to-Read Program, 1977-1980, College Board Advanced Placement, eastern United States, since 1976. Member of advisory board Pennsylvania Honors Program Committee, 1985-1987.
Achievements
Membership
Member of Executive Committee Cub Scouts, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, since 1985. Synod leader Diocese of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 1986-1987. School director Hempfield School District, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, 1987-1991.
Member Lancaster-Lebanon Writing Council (board directors 1981-1989), National Council Teachers of English (director 1968-1969).
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Married Candace Susan Henderson, December 30, 1967. Children: Meghan Elizabeth, Katherine Siobhan, Sean Brian, Brendan Patrick.
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Roman Catholic -
Political Party
Republican
Education
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1973