Michael Francis Sharkey

Background

Sharkey, Michael Francis was born on August 1, 1946 in Sydney, Australia. Son of James Anthony and Patricia Clare (Cashman) Sharkey.

Education

Bachelor, Sydney U., 1972; Doctor of Philosophy, U. Auckland, New Zealand, 1976.

Career

Teaching fellow, Sydney U., 1972-1973; teaching fellow, Auckland U., 1976; tutor, U. New England, Armidale, Australia, 1977-1982; senior lecturer, U. New England, 1992-1997; lecturer, University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba, Australia, 1983-1984; lecturer, Melbourne U. Technology, Australia, 1985-1987; assistant professor, Bond University, Gold Coast, Australia, 1990-1991. Editor/consultant Kardoorair Press, Armidale, 1980-1988.

Achievements

• Michael Francis Sharkey has been listed as a noteworthy Literature educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Chairman New England Writers' Center, Armidale, 1994-1997. Member Australian Society of Authors.

Interests

• Avocation: writing.

Connections

Married Maureen Joan Drumm, December 31, 1969 (divorced 1982). Children: Amanda, Sarah. Life partner Winifred Anne Belmont.

Father:

James Anthony Sharkey

Mother:

Patricia Clare (Cashman) Sharkey

Spouse:

Maureen Joan Drumm

child:

Sarah Sharkey

child:

Amanda Sharkey