Background
Gubbins, Joseph Xavier was born on February 16, 1936 in Oak Park, Illinois, United States. Son of Joseph Xavier and Mae (Mullen) Gubbins.
Gubbins, Joseph Xavier was born on February 16, 1936 in Oak Park, Illinois, United States. Son of Joseph Xavier and Mae (Mullen) Gubbins.
Bachelor, DePaul University, 1958. Master of Arts with honors, Roosevelt University, 1977.
Dean Marian Central High School, Woodstock, Illinois, 1959—1965. Chairman guidance department, administrator St. Philip High School, Chicago, 1965—1968. Athletic director, student director Eastridge High School, Kankakee, 1968—1975.
Assistant principal Zion Benton High School, 1978—1980. Principal Reddick High School, since 1980, Essex Elementary School, Reddick, since 1980.
Coordinator Jerry Joyce Senator Illinois Campaign, Kankakee, 1972. Democratic candidate, 1975. Appointee Illinois Project School Reform Committee, since 1984.
Member of Illinois Basketball Coaches Association, Illinois High School Association (legislation commissioner, basketball advisory committee), National Council English Teachers, National Association Secondary School Principals, Illinois Principals Association, Knights of Columbus, Moose.
Married Alice Teresa Doyle, August 2, 1958 (divorced April 1980). Children: Joseph Xavier III, Colin John, Matthew Thomas, Paul Owen.