Background
Burke, Robert P. was born on December 1, 1930 in Kincaid, Illinois, United States. Son of Michael J. and Alice A. (Manuel) Burke.
Burke, Robert P. was born on December 1, 1930 in Kincaid, Illinois, United States. Son of Michael J. and Alice A. (Manuel) Burke.
Bachelor of Science, New Mexico Western University, 1955. Master of Science, University Illinois, 1959. Doctor of Philosophy, Soythern Illinois University, 1971.
Elementary school teacher, Tovey, Illinois, 1950—1952. Assistant professor Arkansas State Teachers College, Conway, 1957—1960. Instructor, chairman department English Joliet Junior College, Illinois, since 1960.
Second lieutenant United States Army, 1952-1954, PTO.
Chief coordinator Will County Democratic party, 1974—1978. Board directors Will County Counseling Agency, 1974—1978. Member, vice president Joliet High School Board, 1974—1980.
Trustee Will County Regional Education Board, since 1981. Member of Association Departments English, American Federation Teachers, College Council Composition and Communication, National Council Teachers English, Blue Key.
Married Roberta L. Brown, August 4, 1929. Children: John, Kelly.