Background
McQuaid, John Yardrossan was born on March 14, 1909 in Lochgelly, Fife, Scotland. Son of John and Mary (Kelly) McQuaid.
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John Yardrossan McQuaid
Edit Profilepsychologist secondary school educator
John Yardrossan McQuaid, British Psychologist, secondary school educator, retired. Recipient Carnegie awards, Edinburgh, 1946-1949. Volunteer, Simon Community for the Homeless, since 1977; volunteer tutor, 1993. Sergeant, British Intelligence, 1941-1946, West Africa, India, Burma. Member American Association for the Advancement of Science (associate), British Academy, New York Academy Sciences, British Association, Society U.C.
Education
Master of Arts in Langs. with honors, Glasgow U., 1932; Master of Education in Psychology, Glasgow U., 1952; Doctor of Philosophy in Music, Edinburgh U., 1949.
Career
Assistant teacher, Glasgow Education Authority, 1934-1941, 46-51; from assistant to senior psychologist, Ayrshire (Scotland) Education Authority, 1952-1977; senior psychologist, Glasgow Child Guidance and Ayrshire Child Guidance, 1971-1977.
Achievements
Membership
Volunteer, Simon Community for the Homeless, since 1977. Volunteer tutor, 1993. Sergeant, British Intelligence, 1941-1946, West Africa, India, Burma.
Member American Association for the Advancement of Science (associate), British Academy, New York Academy Sciences, British Association, Society U.C.
Interests
Connections
Married Mary Ann Darkin, November 1, 1945 (dec.Nov. 1990); children: Marie Elizabeth, Charles.
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Religion
Roman Catholic