Phyllis James

Background

James, Phyllis was born on May 6, 1944 in Waterbury, Connecticut, United States. Daughter of Martin William and Phyllis Connors.

Education

AB, U. Miami, 1966; Master of Letters, U. London, 1990; diplomate of advanced study, Southern Connecticut State University, 1992.

Career

Researcher, U. Oslo (Norway) and Munch Museum, 1970-1971; lecturer in art history, U. Miami, Florida, 1971-1973; researcher, Singapore, 1973-1974; teacher, Waterbury Board of Education, since 1974. Member Fulbright scholar selection committee Connecticut Fulbright Club, New Haven, 1991-1993. Advanced placement teacher recognition award committee College Board, Waltham, Massachusetts, 1996.

Achievements

• Phyllis James has been listed as a noteworthy Educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member arts/grants committee Waterbury (Connecticut) Foundation, since 1993. Friend Connecticut Humanities Council, 1993-1996, Yale Art Gallery, 1993-1996. Member American Association of University Women, Modern Language Association, National Council Teachers English.

Interests

• Avocations: swimming, hiking.

Connections

Married Svein Jensen, (deceased). 1 child, Margaretha Anne. Married Paul Makeig James, April 30, 1990.

Father:

Martin William Connors

Mother:

Phyllis Connors

Spouse:

Svein Jensen

Spouse:

Paul Makeig James

child:

Margaretha Anne James