Background
Colbert, William Barry was born on January 13, 1947 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Earl W. Colbert and Mary A. (Mallory) Swift.
Colbert, William Barry was born on January 13, 1947 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Earl W. Colbert and Mary A. (Mallory) Swift.
Bachelor of Science, Chicago State University, 1971; Master of Arts, Northwestern University, 1973.
Teacher aide, Chicago Board Education, 1968-1971; graphic arts teacher, Chicago Board Education, 1971-1975; elementary school principal, West Harvey/Dixmoor District 147, Harvey, Illinois, 1975-1977, 80-; junior high school principal, West Harvey/Dixmoor District 147, Harvey, Illinois, 1977-1978; middle school principal, West Harvey/Dixmoor District 147, Harvey, Illinois, 1978-1980.
With United States Army, 1965-1968. Member National Alliance Black Educators, Illinois Prins. Association, Masons, Epsilon Phi Tau, Alpha Phi Alpha.
Married Dorothy Lee Haney, October 6, 1966 (divorced 1985). Married Carolyn Simone Cummings, January 4, 1986. Children: Gerard, William Junior, Kenneth, Mardra.