Paul William O'Dea

Background

O'Dea, Paul William was born on May 19, 1929 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Paul William and Marie Ann (Schofield) O'D.

Education

AB, San Diego State University, 1951. Master of Arts, University Chicago, 1956.

Career

Teacher University Chicago High School, Mundelein College, Chicago, 1956-1966. Managing editor English department Random House Educational, New York City, 1967-1971. Director publications National Council Teachers English, Urbana, Illinois, 1972-1986.

Achievements

• Paul William O"Dea has been listed as a noteworthy educational association administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Works

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  • Solving writing problems: An individualized writing sequence (Basic composition series)

Membership

Trustee William Rainey Harper College, Palatine, Illinois, 1964-1967. Served with United States Army, 1951-1953.

Connections

Married Pauline Anne Tabor, July 2, 1955. Children: Brian, David, Christopher, Jane.