Background
Barnett, William John was born on August 30, 1921 in Rochester, New York, United States. Son of James E. and Mary H. (Grant) Barnett.
Barnett, William John was born on August 30, 1921 in Rochester, New York, United States. Son of James E. and Mary H. (Grant) Barnett.
Bachelor of Science, State University College, Brockport, New York, 1947. Master of Education, University Rochester, 1948. DEd, University Buffalo, 1958.
Teacher English, East Rochester (New York) Junior High School, 1948-1949; instructor, State University College, Oswego, 1949-1950; from instructor to associate professor, State University College, Buffalo, 1950-1964; professor, State University College, Buffalo, since 1964. Visiting professor U. Siena, Italy, 1967-1968, State University College, Brockport, summer 1962. Curriculum consultant, Erie County, New York, 1966-1967.
1st lieutenant United States Army, 1943-1946. Member National Education Association, Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, American Association of University Professors, United University Professors New York State Universities, American Legion, Phi Delta Kappa, Sigma Tau Gamma.
Married Susan Isable Edwards, August 7, 1954. Children: Ann Barnett Sorrento, Jean Barnett Mooney.