Background
Skinner, Ray was born on April 21, 1926 in Junction City, Ohio, United States. Son of Ray and Naomi Tresa (Edgerly) Skinner.
consultant earth science educator
Skinner, Ray was born on April 21, 1926 in Junction City, Ohio, United States. Son of Ray and Naomi Tresa (Edgerly) Skinner.
Bachelor of Science, Ohio State University, 1949; Master of Arts, Ohio State University, 1954; Doctor of Philosophy, Kent State University, 1966.
Teacher biology, mathematics, Margaretta High School, Castalia, Ohio., 1950-1953; teacher biology, mathematics, Upper Arlington High School, 1953-1954; teacher mathematics, Bellevue (Ohio) High School, 1954-1956; teacher biology, mathematics, Milan (Ohio) High School, 1956-1960; teacher earth science, Norwalk (Ohio) High School, 1960-1963; research assistant, part-time instructor, Kent (Ohio) State University, 1963-1966; professor, Ohio U., Athens, 1966-1980; professor emeritus, Ohio U., Athens, since 1980. Director Upward Bound, Ohio U., Athens, 1967-1968, National Science Foundation Institute, 1968-1973, Junior Science and Humanities Symposium, 1973-1983, Regional Science Olympiad, 1986-1991, Governor's Scholars Talented and Gifted Program, 1985-1995, 97, Energy-Environment Workshop, 1992-1995.
Coach Castalia Margaretta's Reserve and Varsity Basketball Teams, Erie County, 1950's. President Athens County History Society and Museum, 1988-1992. With United States Army Air Corps, 1944-1945.
Member Ohio Association for Gifted Children (Distinguished Svc. award 1989), W.E. Ohio consortium Coords. for Gifted (Meritorious Svc. award 1988), Ohio State University Scholarship Dormitory Alumni Association (Outstanding Alumni award 1988), Ohio U. Emeriti Association (president, secretary 1986-1992, newsletter editor 1998, Distinguished award 1994), Ohio Council Higher Education Retirees (secretary 1994-1995, 98), Athens Kiwanis Club (president 1977-1978, Distinguished award 1978).
Married Patricia Frame, August 24, 1952(divorced February 1981). Children: Sarah Jane, Suzanne Kay. Married Marilyn Lamont, July 23, 1983.