Michael Joseph Varvus

Background

Varvus, Michael Joseph was born on December 27, 1947 in Moline, Illinois, United States. Son of Joseph Andrew and Mildred (Smith) Varvus.

Education

Bachelor, Drake U., 1970; Master of Arts, Michigan State University, 1975; Doctor of Philosophy, Michigan State University, 1978.

Career

Secondary teacher, Peace Corps, Ethiopia, 1972-1974; intern institute for research on teaching, Michigan State University, Eash Lansing, 1977-1978; director instrumental development, West Virginia State College, Institute, 1978-1979; director, teacher, The Valley School, Elkins, West Virginia, 1979-1982; teacher of gifted, Randolph County School District, Elkins, 1982-1985; chair, assistant professor, Davis and Elkins College, Elkins, 1985-1988; chair, assistant professor education department, Tri-College Cooperative Effort, Dubuque, Iowa., since 1989.

Achievements

• Michael Joseph Varvus has been listed as a noteworthy Education administrator, researcher by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Education Research Association, National Association Multicultural Education, Association Indep. Liberal Arts Colls. for Teacher Education (board member 1991-1993, president-elect since 1993), Iowa Association Colls. for Teachers Education (board member 1992-1995).

Interests

• Avocations: photography, swimming, hiking, film studies.

Connections

Married Olivia Archibald, January 14, 1984. Children: Jessica, Julia, Joseph.

Father:

Joseph Andrew Varvus

Mother:

Mildred (Smith) Varvus

Spouse:

Olivia Archibald

child:

Julia Varvus

child:

Joseph Varvus

child:

Jessica Varvus