Background
Kozbial, Richard James was born on November 11, 1933 in Toledo. Son of Phillip and Bernice Bronislawa (Durka) Kozbial.
Kozbial, Richard James was born on November 11, 1933 in Toledo. Son of Phillip and Bernice Bronislawa (Durka) Kozbial.
Bachelor of Education, University Toledo, 1957. Master of Education, University Toledo, 1976.
Teacher, Toledo Public Schools, 1956-1958, 1962-1984;
teacher, Van Dyke School District, Warren, Michigan, 1958-1962;
intern teacher consultant, Toledo Public Schools, 1984-1987;
consultant, Toledo Public Schools, 1987-1993;
supervisor student teachers, course facilitator, U. Toledo, 1987-1997;
visiting professor, U. Toledo, since 1997;
member of faculty, U. Toledo, since 1997;
English as Second Language teacher, Szeged, Hungary, 1993-1995;
supervisor alternate plan, U. Toledo, since 1993;
visiting professor, U. Toledo, since 1997;
instructor integrated social studies/language arts/reading block, U. Toledo, since 1996. Member textbook selection committees Toledo Public Schools. Instructor student teacher.tng. programs Toledo U., 1962-1984.
Instructor student teacher training Bowling Green State University, 1962-1984, Michigan State University, 1958-1959. Organizer Multi-Cultural Awareness Workshop Toledo Elementary Teachers International Institute, 1986-1990. Organizer Outdoor Education Program.
Participant Multi Unit Education Plan. Member U. Toledo International Education Committee, 1997-1998.
Up with People Host Family, Ohio Arab Affairs Council, since 1989, ISS, United States Information Agency Host Family, since 1986. Member Planned Parenthood Northwest Ohio, Toledo Museum Modern Art, National Trust Historic Preservation, since 1988. Vestry member Trinity Episcopalian Church, 1984-1987, sesquicentennial committee, chairman music.
Baritone soloist Canterbury Choir. Vocalist Hospice Memorial Service, 1984—2001. Bereavement volunteer Hospice Northwest Ohio, National Hospice Association.
Executive board Toledo/Poznan Alliance, member Dozynki committee 1990-2002, chairman 1990, 95, 2000. Member Bedford Polish Culture Club, 1989-1999. Sponsor, coordinator host families Zulu Choir, Durham, South Africa, Poznan (Poland) Nightengales.
Member American Federation Teachers, Ohio Federation Teachers, Toledo Federation Teachers (life), International Institute Inc. (life, chairman education committee, board directors 1985-1991, president 1988-1989), Association Two Toledos (board directors, 1st vice president 1990-1991), University Toledo Alumni Association (life), University Michigan Alumni Association, American Association Retired Persons, Lucas County Retired Teachers (life), Middle East Affairs Council (board directors), Ellis Island Foundation, Smithsonian Associates, National Council Senior Citizens, Toledo Sister Cities International (board directors, chairman entertainment Masked Bash 1996, committee English language camp for students from Poland 1995, 96, chairman host families), American Center Polish Culture, Inc., Greenpeace, Phi Delta Kappa, Kappa Delta Pi (various offices including correspondent secretary, treasurer, vice president, president, Point of Excellence award 1992).
Married Jane Ardys Verny, July 8, 1961 (deceased November 1983). Children: Ardys Jane, Beth Lynne.