John Jeffrey Robinson

Background

Robinson, John Jeffrey was born on May 4, 1941 in Chester, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Oliver Elwood and Dorothy Elizabeth (Simmons) Robinson.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Millersville U., 1964; Master of Education, Cheyney U., 1972; postgraduate, Pennsylvania State University, 1983, 86; postgraduate, Temple University, 1966, 87.

Career

Elementary teacher, Upper Darby (Pennsylvania) School District, 1964-1966; teacher industrial arts, Upper Darby (Pennsylvania) School District, since 1966; owner, Gradyville Woodworks Cabinet Shop, since 1978. Instructor Pennsylvania State University, Lima, 1985-1986, evaluator Middle States Association, Philadelphia, 1973, 92.

Achievements

• Certified teacher, Pennsylvania, supervisory I, supervisory World War II.

Politics

People sometimes argue that involvement in political life involves getting our hands dirty, so is something Christians should avoid. But God is present in everything, including political institutions.

Views

The strongest feature of Methodism is that ordinary people play a major role in the running of the Church.

Membership

Tax collector Edgmont Township, Gradyville, Pennsylvania, since 1983. Chairperson Edgmont Township Planning Commission, Gradyville, 1976-1983, chairperson curriculum Pennsylvania Industrial Arts Association, Harrisburg, 1975. Board directors Children and YouthSvcs. of Delaware County, Media, Pennsylvania, 1986-1989.

Member International Technology Education Association, American Vocational Association, Technology Education Association Pennsylvania, National Education Association, Upper Darby Education Association, Pennsylvania State Education Association.

Interests

• Avocations: boating, travel, horticulture, woodworking.

Connections

Married Patricia Ann Elizabeth Kral, October 7, 1966.

Father:

Oliver Elwood Robinson

Mother:

Dorothy Elizabeth (Simmons) Robinson

Spouse:

Patricia Ann Elizabeth Kral