Background
Ellner, Michael William was born on April 1, 1938 in New York City. Son of Charles and Sylvia May (Golub) Ellner.
Ellner, Michael William was born on April 1, 1938 in New York City. Son of Charles and Sylvia May (Golub) Ellner.
Associate of Arts in Engineering, San Jose City College, 1963. Associate of Arts in Art, San Jose City College, 1966. Bachelor, Notre Dame De Namur University, 1970.
Master of Arts, San Jose State University, 1971. Postgraduate, San Jose State University, 1974. Postgraduate, University California, Santa Cruz, 1980.
Chair art department John Muir Junior High School, San Jose, California, 1973-1980. Associate professor art San Jose State University, 1974. Chair art department Willow Glen Education Park, San Jose, 1980-1991.
Visual arts coordinator A. Lincoln AVPA Magnet High School, 1991-1996. Consultant College Board, San Jose, 1989-1997, San Jose Unified School District, Saturday Academy, San Jose, 1996-2007. Professor art San Jose City College, since 1996.
Advisor National Art Honor Society, San Jose, 1991-2007. Intern advisor Casa Program, San Jose, 1991-2007. Co-convenor Lincoln High School Magnet Curriculum Council, San Jose, 1991-1996.
Mentor teacher San Jose Unified School District, 1985-1994. Advisory art club San Jose Community College, 2006-2007.
Past president San Jose Art League. Past treasurer Cambrian Art League. Member Anti-Graffiti Program, San Jose.
Member California Teachers Association, National Education Association, San Jose Teachers Association, American Federation Teachers, San Jose Institute Contemporary Art, Artists Alliance California, South Bay Artists Association (advisory committee), Community Partnership Santa Clara County, San Jose Art League (past president), Cambrian Art League (past treasurer), Phi Kappa Phi.
Married Josephine Helene Bilello, August 24, 1957. Children: Eileen Lorraine, Deborah Lynn, Laurence Steven.