Background
Skillman, John Harold was born on October 8, 1927 in Norwich, New York, United States. Son of Frank Martin and Olive May (Stewart) Skillman.
educational exchange executive
Skillman, John Harold was born on October 8, 1927 in Norwich, New York, United States. Son of Frank Martin and Olive May (Stewart) Skillman.
Bachelor, Syracuse University, 1949. Master of Arts, Syracuse University, 1950. Doctor of Philosophy, Syracuse University, 1958.
Educational missionary, Board of Missions, United Methodist Church, Tokyo, 1951-1972;
instructor, Aoyama Gakuin U., Tokyo, 1952-1958;
from assistant professor to associate professor, Aoyama Gakuin U., Tokyo, 1959-1970;
professor, Aoyama Gakuin U., Tokyo, 1971-1972;
assistant executive director, Council International Ednl. Exch., New York City, 1972-1978;
deputy executive director, Asia director, Council International Ednl. Exch., New York City, since 1978.
Board of directors Japanese Ednl. Institute, New York City. Board of Governors Chinese U. Hong Kong, Chinese-American International Education Center, since 1993.
Board of directors Aoyama Gakuin, Tokyo, 1958-1972, American School in Japan, Tokyo, 1962-1972. With United States Army, 1944-1947, Philippines. Member Association for Asian Studies.
Married Verlie-Anne McKenzie. Children: Alan McKenzie, Jenny-Lynn, Theodore Martin, Elizabeth Joanne, Andrew Mark.