John Joseph Montean

Background

Montean, John Joseph was born on January 6, 1916 in Welland, Ontario, Canada. Son of Paul G. and Anna (Siamu) Montean. came to the United States, 1937, naturalized, 1946.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Eastern Michigan University, 1943. Master of Arts, Columbia University, 1953. Doctor of Philosophy, Syracuse University, 1959.

Career

Chemist, Uniroyal Corporation, Naugatuck, Connecticut, 1943-1948; chemical consultant, Cowles Chemical Company, Skaneateles, New York, 1954-1959; chemical consultant, Auburn Plastics, New York, 1954-1959; instructor science secondary schools, New York State., 1949-1950; instructor mathematics, Hobart College, 1950; instructor chemistry, Syracuse University, 1951-1953; professor of chemistry, Auburn Community College, 1954-1959; professor, head science education, College Education, U. Rochester, 1959-1981; professor emeritus, College Education, U. Rochester, since 1981. Association program director T.E.S. section National Science Foundation, 1966-1967.

Achievements

• John Joseph Montean has been listed as a noteworthy Educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Scottsville Board Education, New York, 1961-1964, president, 1963-1964. Fellow American Association for the Advancement of Science. Member National Science Teachers Association, Association Educators Teachers Science (president 1970-1971, National Emeritus award 1985), Sigma Xi, Phi Delta Kappa, Pi Gamma Museum Clubs: Rotary.

Connections

Married Mary G. Harris, June 8, 1943. Children: Elizabeth Montean Terry, Margaret J., John H.

Father:

Paul G. Montean

Mother:

Anna (Siamu) Montean

Spouse:

Mary G. Harris

child:

John H. Montean

child:

Elizabeth Montean Terry Montean

child:

Margaret J. Montean