Robert Joseph Van Amburgh

Background

Amburgh, Robert Joseph Van was born on April 23, 1947 in Albany, New York, United States. Son of Roy Francis and Evelyn Van Amburgh.

Education

Bachelor, Providence College, 1969; Master of Arts, College of St. Rose, 1973.

Career

Teacher, City School District of Albany, 1969-1977; supervisor social studies, City School District of Albany, since 1977; principal Albany evening H.S., City School District of Albany, 1979-1985; principal Albany summer school, City School District of Albany, since 1986. Consultant New York State Education Department, Albany, 1983-1986, Houghton Mifflin Public, 1985.

Achievements

• Robert Joseph Van Amburgh has been listed as a noteworthy School system administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Albany Common Council, since 1983, Albany County Democratic Committee, since 1973, Capitalize Albany Commission, since 1994. Member Albany Public Schools Adminstrs. Association (president 1989), New York State Social Studies Supervisory Association (Vice-President 1984-1986, Supervisor of Year 1994), Providence College Alumni Association (president 1991-1993, Distinguished Svc. award 1994).

Interests

• Avocations: basketball, politics, local history.

Connections

Married Barbara Ann McAteer, June 28, 1970. Children: Brian, Amy.

Father:

Roy Francis Amburgh

Mother:

Evelyn Van Amburgh

Spouse:

Barbara Ann McAteer

child:

Brian Amburgh

child:

Amy Amburgh