Background
Jandes, Kenneth Michael was born on August 6, 1943 in Berwyn, Illinois, United States. Son of George Jerry Jandejska and Dorothea Frieda Clara.
Jandes, Kenneth Michael was born on August 6, 1943 in Berwyn, Illinois, United States. Son of George Jerry Jandejska and Dorothea Frieda Clara.
Bachelor of Science in Education, Illinois State University, 1966; Master of Education, Loyola University, Chicago, 1972; Doctor of Education, Northern Illinois U., 1984.
Mathematics teacher, Brook Park School, LaGrange Park, Illinois, 1966-1969;
science teacher, Brook Park School, LaGrange Park, Illinois, 1969-1974;
acting principal, Brook Park School, LaGrange Park, Illinois, 1972-1974;
principal, Waterman School, South Holland, Illinois, 1974-1979;
principal, Berger-Vandenberg School, Dolton, Illinois, 1979-1995;
superintendent, Lincoln School District # 156, Calumet City, Illinois, since 1995. Department chairman applied saxophone American Conservatory Music, Chicago, 1968-1978. Owner, operator Midwest Music Mart, Riverside, Illinois, 1968-1973.
Primary science consultant Instructor Magazine, Dansville, New York, 1969-1973. Adjunct Professor governments StateU., University Park, Illinois, 1985-1993. Performing saxophonist Ken Jandes Dance Orchestra, Andy Tecson Jazz Ensemble.
Board of directors Community Family Svc. and Mental Health Center La Grange, 1968-1974, ECHO Special Education Cooperative, Thornton Fractional Area Ednl. Cooperative; member committee, treasurer Boy Scouts American, Woodridge, since 1985. Baseball coach Woodridges Athletic Association, 1980-1989.
Active commission on youth traffic safety Illinois Secretary of State, 1987-1991. Chairman Thornton Township Regional Action Planning Project, since 1996. Member chancel choir St. Luke Presbyterian Church, Downers Grove, Illinois, since 1976, elder, 1980-1986, 92-98.
Member American Association School Adminstrs. (National award 1986), Illinois Association School Adminstrs., Illinois Association School Business Officials, Illinois Congress Parents and Teachers (honorary life), South Cook County Elementary School Superintendent's Association (president 1997-1998), Calumet City Chamber of Commerce, Business Associations Calumet City, MENSA, Lions, Kappa Delta Pi, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, Phi Delta Kappa.
Married RoseMary Patricia Klingebiel, June 18, 1966. Children: Michael Jon, Kenneth Mark.