Michael Lewis Thal

Background

Thal, Michael Lewis was born on February 28, 1949 in Oceanside, New York, United States. Son of Herman Leon and Vivian Thal.

Education

Bachelor in History, U. Buffalo, 1971; Master of Arts in Elementary Education, Washington U., 1973; Master of Arts in Reading, California State University, Northridge, 1978; school administrative credential, California State University, Northridge, 1991.

Career

Teacher, Los Angeles Unified School District, Los Angeles, 1973-1978; director education, Readwrite Ednl. Program, Newport Beach, California, 1978-1980; teacher, Montobello (California) Unified School District, 1980-1985; teacher, department chairman, Glendale (California) Unified School District, 1985-1991; elementary teacher specialist, Glendale (California) Unified School District, since 1991. Instructor The Learning Annex, Los Angeles, 1986-1989.

Sales representative World Book, Inc., Chicago 1986-1991. Chairman Parent-Teacher's Advisory Council, Roosevelt Junior High School, Glendale, since 1986, reading department. Reader Glendale Unified School District, 1986-1990, mentor teacher, 1989-1991.

Achievements

• Michael Lewis Thal has been listed as a noteworthy Educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Treasurer Organisation for Advancement of Space Industrialization and Settlements, Los Angeles, 1978-1980. Board directors Glendale Beautification Project, 1987. Member Glendale Teachers Association, California Teachers Association, National Education Association, Sports Connection.

Interests

• Avocation: writing.

Connections

Married Daphna Oded, December 23, 1980 (divorced 1991). Children: Channie Anne, Koren Ellen.

Father:

Herman Leon Thal

Mother:

Vivian Thal

Spouse:

Daphna Oded

child:

Koren Ellen Thal

child:

Channie Anne Thal