William Benjamin Young

Background

Young, William Benjamin was born on January 30, 1929 in Wichita, Kansas, United States. Son of Ernest William and Florence Belle (McCann) Young.

Education

Student, Southwestern College, Winfield, Kansas, 1947-1948; Bachelor in General Education, U. Omaha, 1961; Master of Science in Pers. Counseling, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio, 1965; Doctor of Philosophy in Exceptional Education, Administration and Counseling, Ohio State University, 1972.

Career

Enlisted, United States Air Force, 1948; director commissioned 2nd Lieutenant, second in command Lieutenant, 1955; advanced through grades to captain, United States Air Force, 1960; retired, United States Air Force, 1966; numerous teaching and counseling positions as civilian, 1966-1991; co-owner, instructor, Fort Wayne (Indiana) Ground Schools, 1984-1988; marriage and family counselor,, private practice, 1966-1991; teacher, counselor, behavior specialist, Broward County Schools, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, since 1989. Consultant, international presenter/lecturer learning and behavior problems. Adjunct Professor graduate special education Nova U.

Achievements

• William Benjamin Young has been listed as a noteworthy Special education educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member ACA, Council for Exceptional Children, Council Behavior Disorders, Florida Counseling Association Delta Kappa, 32 degree Masons.

Interests

• Avocations: flying, sailing, traveling, golf, swimming.

Connections

Married La Vona P., February, 1949 (divorced 1973). Children: Lynda, David, Timothy. Married Patricia Sue Reber, August, 1974.

Father:

Ernest William Young

Mother:

Florence Belle (McCann) Young

Spouse:

Patricia Sue Reber

Spouse:

La Vona P.

child:

David Young

child:

Lynda Young

child:

Timothy Young