Robert Earl Thorne

Background

Thorne, Robert Earl was born on June 16, 1943 in Goldsboro, North Carolina, United States. Son of Henry Earl Thorne and Doris Mae Fergerson.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, U. North Carolina, 1968, MAin Teaching, 1970. Doctor of Philosophy, Duke University, 1972.

Career

Teacher English Githens Junior High School, Durham, North Carolina, 1968—1970. English master teacher Demonstration Enrichment School, Duke University, 1970—1972. Associate professor English College Albemarle, Elizabeth City, 1972—1977.

Associate professor, director English education Elizabeth City State University, 1977—1982. Professor modern languages, since 1982. With United States Air Force, 1962-1966.

Achievements

• Robert Earl Thorne has been listed as a noteworthy language educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Pasquotank Arts Council, since 1972. Member of Elizabeth-Pasquotank Board Education, North Carolina Boards Association, National School Boards Association, International Society General Semantics, National Council Teachers English, Rotary, Duplicate Bridge Club, Pine Lakes Country Club, Phi Delta Kappa, Kappa Delta Pi.

Connections

Married Judy Gardner Guillet, July 27, 1968. Children: Ashlee Maria, Anna Barrett.

Father:

Henry Earl Thorne Fergerson

Mother:

Doris Mae Fergerson

Spouse:

Judy Gardner Guillet

child:

Ashlee Maria Thorne

child:

Anna Barrett Thorne