William James Cloonan

Background

Cloonan, William James was born on December 1, 1942 in Brooklyn. Son of John Winfred and Catherine (Quigley) Cloonan.

Education

Bachelor, Manhattan College, 1965; Doctor of Philosophy, U. North Carolina, 1970.

Career

Assistant professor, Brandeis U., Waltham, Massachusetts, 1970-1977; associate professor, Florida State University, Tallahassee, 1977-1984; professor, Florida State University, Tallahassee, since 1984.

Achievements

• William James Cloonan has been listed as a noteworthy French language educator, researcher by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Modern Language Association, South Atlantic Modern Language Association, American Association Teachers French.

Interests

• Avocations: cooking, gardening.

Connections

Married Betty LaFace, December 31,1989.

Father:

John Winfred Cloonan

Mother:

Catherine (Quigley) Cloonan

Spouse:

Betty LaFace