Robert John Wright

Background

Wright, Robert John was born on May 13, 1948 in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Son of John Ernest and Monica Mary (Chicken) Wright.

Education

Bachelor of Science, U. Queensland (Australia), Brisbane, 1974; Master of Science, U. Queensland (Australia), Brisbane, 1976; Doctor of Education, U. Georgia, 1989.

Career

Teacher, Queensland Department Education, Gold Coast, Australia, 1967-1969; teacher, St. Columbian's School, Brisbane, Queensland., Australia, 1969-1971; lecturer, Northern Rivers College Advanced Education, Lismore, Australia, 1976-1989; senior lecturer, Southern Cross U., Lismore, Australia, 1990-1994; professor mathematics education, Southern Cross U., Lismore, Australia, since 1994. Consultant Oconee County School District, Walhalla, South Carolina., 1994-1997, North Carolina State Department Education, Raleigh, 1996-1997, Wigan (England) Education Authority, 1996-1997. Developer Mathematics Recovery Program, Australia, United States, England, 1992-1997.

Achievements

• Robert John Wright has been listed as a noteworthy Mathematics educator, researcher by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member National Council Teachers Mathematics American Education Research Association, Australian Association Research Education.

Interests

• Avocations: reading, squash, surfing, music, art appreciation.

Connections

Married Rebecca Janet Solly, December 27, 1974. Children: Anna Jane, Sally Rebecca.

Father:

John Ernest Wright

Mother:

Monica Mary (Chicken) Wright

Spouse:

Rebecca Janet Solly

child:

Sally Rebecca Wright

child:

Anna Jane Wright