William J. Starr

Background

Starr, William J. was born on May 31, 1944 in Richmond, Indiana, United States. Son of Earl W. and Hazel G. (Isley) Starr.

Education

Bachelor, University Tampa, 1973. Bachelor of Science, University Tampa, 1973. Master of Education in English, University Tampa, 1976.

Postgraduate courses for professional teacher licensed, Ball State University, 1979.

Career

Enlisted United States Army, 1966, commissioned Second lieutenant, 1967, advanced through grades to captain, 1975, retired, 1975. Poet in the schools Arts Council, Hillsborough County, Florida, 1976-1977. Instructor in English University Tampa, 1977.

Director (management) Tennessee State Humanities, Nashville, 1977-1978. Teacher of English Lincoln High School, Cambridge City, Indiana, 1978-1988, Union County High School, Liberty, since 1988. Faculty consultant, workshop consultant The College Board.

Field consultant advanced placement programs State of Indiana. Member Indiana Advanced Placement Advisory Council.

Achievements

• William J. Starr has been listed as a noteworthy secondary school educator, military officer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Adult leader Boy Scouts American, Richmond, Indiana, 1981-1993. Member Tri-Parish Board Catholic Education, Richmond, 1987-1988. Vice president Community Council for Disability Awareness, 1987-1988.

Member National Education Association, Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, National Council Teachers of English, Indiana State Teachers Association, Union County Teachers Association, Society 5th Infantry Division (life), Legion of Valor (life), Alpha Chi, Pi Delta Epsilon, Sigma Tau Delta.

Interests

• Fishing, writing.

Connections

Married Marilyn J. Zydowsky, April 27, 1974. Children: William J. Junior, Malinda E.

Father:

Earl W. Starr

Mother:

Hazel G. (Isley) Starr

Spouse:

Marilyn J. Zydowsky

child:

Malinda E. Starr

child:

William J. Junior Starr