Background
Bennett, John Lansingh was born on July 12, 1950 in Cleveland. Son of Miles Lansingh and Jean A. C. Bennett.
Bennett, John Lansingh was born on July 12, 1950 in Cleveland. Son of Miles Lansingh and Jean A. C. Bennett.
Bachelor, Hiram College, Ohio. Master of Arts, University Scranton, Pennsylvania.
Associate editor Highlights Children, Honesdale, Pennsylvania, 1976—1986. Senior editor publications National Council Teachers English, Urbana, Illinois, 1986—1988. Humanities faculty Lake Land College, Mattoon, since 1990.
Invitee White House Conference Handicapped Individuals, Washington, 1977. Steering panel co-chair Illinois Articulation Initiative, Springfield, since 2004. Member, governor's task force Illinois Public Agenda College and Career Success, Springfield, 2008—2009.
Chair Illinois Board Higher Education, Faculty Advisory Council, Springfield, since 2008.
Member council Krannert Center Performing Arts, Urbana, Illinois, 2007—2010.
Married Kathleen Butwina. Children: Jamie Lansingh, Mathew Christopher.