Robert James Farley

Background

Farley, Robert James was born on August 11, 1932 in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of James Aloysius and Margaret Ellen (Brewster) Farley.

Education

AB, Villanova University, 1956. Master of Science, University Pennsylvania, 1966. Master of Arts, University Pennsylvania, 1970.

Doctor of Philosophy, University Pennsylvania, 1973.

Career

Teacher, coach, Archdiocese of Philadelphia School System, 1956-1959; teacher, coach, Devon (Pennsylvania) Preparatory School, 1959-1961; teacher, coach, Malvern (Pennsylvania) Preparatory School, 1961-1965; assistant professor, LaSalle U., Philadelphia, 1970-1971; assistant professor, Jersey City (New Jersey) State College, 1971-1972; fellow, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, 1972-1973; lecturer, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, 1973-1974; continuing education dean, Chestnut Hill College, Philadelphia, 1974-1975; educator, School District Philadelphia, 1976-1984; chemistry professor, Center High School, Philadelphia, 1984-1993. Coach Franklin Learning Center, Philadelphia, 1976-1982, Control High School, Philadelphia, 1985-1993.

Achievements

• Robert James Farley has been listed as a noteworthy educational consultant, athletic official by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Official Pennsylvania Relay Carnival, since 1965, Millrose Games, New York City, since 1982, Olympics, Los Angeles, 1984, Athletics Congress, 1976-1992, United States American Track and Field, since 1992. With United States Army, 1957-1958. Member National Right to Life Committee, Pennsylvania Sheriff's Association (honorary), Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (official since 1973), Irish Society, Emerald Society (member education committee 1980-1993), University Pennsylvania Education Alumni Association (board directors 1988-1992), Schoolmen's Club Philadelphia, Phi Delta Kappa, Delta Epsilon Sigma.

Interests

• Avocations: poetry, stamps, coins.

Connections

Married Irene Anne Halász, March 17, 1966. Children: Erin Elizabeth, Robin Margaret.

Father:

James Aloysius Farley

Mother:

Margaret Ellen (Brewster) Farley

Spouse:

Irene Anne Halász

child:

Robin Margaret Farley

child:

Erin Elizabeth Farley