Background
Prophet, Matthew Waller was born on April 4, 1930 in Okolona, Mississippi, United States. Son of Matthew Waller and Elzira Elise (Walker) Prophet.
Prophet, Matthew Waller was born on April 4, 1930 in Okolona, Mississippi, United States. Son of Matthew Waller and Elzira Elise (Walker) Prophet.
B.Gen. Education, U. Omaha, 1960. Master of Arts in Ednl. Supervision and Administration, Roosevelt University, 1970.
Doctor of Philosophy, Northwestern University, 1972.
Enlisted United States Army, 1951. Commissioned 2dlt., 1952.
Advanced through grades to commander. Various assignments inGermany, of Korea, other countries.
Advisor to Ohio National Guard, 1964-1965.
Personnel management advisor, Vietnam, 1965-1966. Chief independent training 5th United States Army, Fort Sheridan, Illinois, 1967-1971. Deputy superintendent Lansing School District, Michigan, 1972-1978, superintendent, 1978-1982.
Superintendent Portland Public Schools, Oregon, since 1982.
Adjunct Professor College Education Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, 1974-1982;coordinator Education Policy Fellowship Program, Michigan, 1975-1982. Director Institute Ednl.
Leadership, Incorporated., Washington. Active United Way, Junior Achievement, Michigan Society to Prevent Blindness, others
Chief industry; director Institute Ednl. Officers Association (United States Army), Alpha Chi, Phi Delta Kappa.
Member Michigan Association School Adminstrs.(former national delegate), American Association School Adminstrs., National Program for Ednl. Leadership, Michigan Middle Cities Education Association, Area Educators Committed to Cooperation (former chairman), Roundtable (Ingham County), Education Policy.
Married Freddye Maxine Adams, January 17, 1954. Children: Michael, Matthew, Tony Michelle.