Michael F. Sayler

Background

Sayler, Michael F. was born on August 31, 1954 in Aberdeen, South Dakot. Son of Myron William and Rosella (Nehl) Sayler.

Education

Bachelor of Science, St. John's U., 1976; Master of Science, Purdue University, 1988; Doctor of Philosophy, Purdue University, 1990.

Career

Intern, St. Joseph (Minnesota) Laboratory School, 1975-1976; teacher, St. Joseph (Minnesota) Laboratory School, 1976-1977; teacher, Lemmon (South Dakot) Public Schools, 1977-1979; teacher, Aberdeen (South Dakot) Catholic Schools, 1979-1984; teacher gifted, Aberdeen (South Dakot) Catholic Schools, 1984-1986; graduate instructor, Purdue University, W. Lafayette, Indiana, 1986-1990; coordinator summer gifted programs, Purdue University, West LAfayette, Indiana, 1988-1990; assistant professor, U. North Texas, Denton, since 1990. Consultant Plano (Texas) Indiana School District, 1994, Highland Park (Texas) Indiana Schools District, 1993-1994, Texas Academy Math and Science, Denton, 1990-1994. Director Investigation of Talented Students, Denton, since 1991.

Achievements

• Michael F. Sayler has been listed as a noteworthy Gifted and talented educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Ednl. Research Association, National Association Gifted Children (editorial board 1985-1994, Paper of Year award 1993), Texas Association Gifted and Talented (board directors 1992-1993, editorial board 1992-1994, editor since 1995).

Interests

• Avocations: gardening, camping, hiking.

Connections

Married Stephanie Carol Marchand, August 4, 1977. Children: Matthew, Andrew, Mark, Christopher, Katherine.

Father:

Myron William Sayler

Mother:

Rosella (Nehl) Sayler

Spouse:

Stephanie Carol Marchand

child:

Andrew Sayler

child:

Christopher Sayler

child:

Katherine Sayler

child:

Matthew Sayler

child:

Mark Sayler