Background
Mayher, John Sawyer was born on October 10, 1939 in Saint Louis. Son of Philip Mayher, Junior and Dorothy Ann (Sawyer) Mayher Staples.
- Photos
- Works
- Photos
- Works
John Sawyer Mayher
Edit Profile
John Sawyer Mayher, American English educator, researcher award 1991), Conference Member National Council Teachers of English (editorial board 1983-1985, Executive Committee 1990-1992, David H. Russell award 1991), Conference English Education (nominating committee 1980, Executive Committee 1987-1990, vice-chair 1988-1990, chair 1990-1992), National Conference Research on English, Linguistic Society American.
Education
Bachelor, Williams College, Williamstown, Massachusetts, 1961. Certified advanced study University of Illinois,1967. Master of Arts in Teaching, Harvard University, 1962, Doctor of Education, 1970.
Career
Teacher English, Homestead High School, Cupertino, California, 1962-1965, Cubberley High School, Palo Alto, California, 1965-1966. Professor of English education New York University, New York City, 1969. Visiting Professor of English, director Project Outreach, U. Arizona, Tucson, 1981-1982.
Professor Sunrise Semester, Station Columbia Broadcasting System-television, New York City, 1980.
Achievements
Membership
Member National Council Teachers of English (editorial board 1983-1985, Executive Committee 1990-1992, David H. Russell award 1991), Conference English Education (nominating committee 1980, Executive Committee 1987-1990, vice-chair 1988-1990, chair 1990-1992), National Conference Research on English, Linguistic Society American.
Interests
Connections
Married Alison Tennant Strieder, August 26, 1961 (divorced June 1977). Married Nancy Beth Lester, June 24, 1977. Children: Merritt Winslow, John William Strieder.
