Background
Poitras, Michael Frank was born on November 25, 1937 in Seattle, Washington, United States. Son of George William and Mary Lorraine (Burnette) Poitras.
Poitras, Michael Frank was born on November 25, 1937 in Seattle, Washington, United States. Son of George William and Mary Lorraine (Burnette) Poitras.
Bachelor in Education, Eastern Washington College, 1959; Master of Education, Eastern Washington College, 1966; postgraduate, Washington State University, 1968.
Teacher 6th grade, Riverside (Washington) School District, 1963-1964;
teacher 8th grade, Montesand (Washington) School District, 1964-1965;
high school history teacher, coach, Montesand (Washington) School District, 1965-1968;
junior high school history teacher, coach, Aberdeen (Washington) School District, 1968-1971;
innovative education project manager, Aberdeen (Washington) School District, 1971-1974;
alternative high school teacher history, science, computer skills, Harbor High School, Aberdeen, 1974-1993. Teacher Graysharbor College, Aberdeen, since 1985. Agent New York Life Insurance Company.
Speaker various business and professional groups.
Captain United States Army, 1959-1966. Member National Education Association, National Council Social Studies, Washington Education Association (professional negotiations commission 1972-1974), Washington Alternative Learning Association.
Married Joanne Marie Elder, August 8, 1987. Children: Dianne Collette, Darlene Jeanette, Deborah Michelle, Veronica Lynn, William Michael, Daniel Howard, Suzanne Marie (deceased).