Background
Duffie, William Burke was born on July 18, 1935 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Burke Martin and Mae Alma (Christiaanse) Duffie.
Duffie, William Burke was born on July 18, 1935 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Burke Martin and Mae Alma (Christiaanse) Duffie.
Bachelor of Science, Loyola University, 1959; Master of Arts in Teaching, Chicago Teachers College, 1964; Master of Science, University of Illinois, Chicago, 1973; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Illinois, Chicago, 1975.
Teacher, Leo High School, Chicago, 1961-1962; department chair, teacher, Foreman High School, Chicago, 1962-1969; graduate assistant, University of Illinois, Chicago, 1969-1975; teacher, Harrison High School, Chicago, 1973-1978; mathematics coordinator, Chicago Public Schools, 1978-1989; department chair mathematics, Steinmetz Academy Center, Chicago, 1989-1994; administrative assistant, ORR Cmty. Academy, Chicago, since 1994. Advisory board Chicago Citywide Mathematics League, since 1986.
President Immaculate Conception School Board, Chicago, 1979-1985. Corporal United States Marine Corps, 1958-1961. Member Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, Mathematics Association American, National Council Teachers of Mathematics, Illinois Council Teachers of Mathematics (board directors 1990-1993), Metropolitan Mathematics Club (president 1983).
Married Joan E. Kehl, August 18, 1962. Children: William II, Megan.