William Ellis Christopher

Background

Christopher, William Ellis was born on September 2, 1938 in Lafayette, Indiana, United States. Son of William Brown and Virginia Claire (McCloskey) Christopher.

Education

AB, Manchester College, 1960. Master of Science, Purdue University, 1964. Doctor of Philosophy, Purdue University, 1972.

Career

From teacher to principal to adminstsrv. assistant to superintendent Tri-County School Corporation, Wolcott, Indiana, 1961-1971. Assistant superintendent, superintendent of schools Richmond (Indiana) Community Schools, 1972-1986. Senior officer Indiana Department of Education, Indianapolis, 1986-1988.

Commissioner Indiana Commission on Vocational & Technology Education, 1988-1991, Indiana Department Workforce Development, Indianapolis, since 1991. Instructor Indiana University East, Richmond, 1978-1979. Temporary associate professor Miami University, Oxford, Ohio, 1982.

Achievements

• William Ellis Christopher has been listed as a noteworthy educational assocation administrator, consultant by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board advisors Indiana University E., 1979-1986. President Art Association of Richmond. Member educational leadership advisory committee Miami University.

Mme. National Education Association, American Vocational Association, Indiana Vocational Association, Phi Delta Kappa.

Interests

• House restoration, antique collector, travel.

Connections

Married Merona D. Kelley, June 12, 1963. Children: Ann, Ellen, Jennie.

Father:

William Brown Christopher

Mother:

Virginia Claire (McCloskey) Christopher

Spouse:

Merona D. Kelley

child:

Jennie Christopher

child:

Ellen Christopher

child:

Ann Christopher