Background
Collins, William John was born on May 7, 1944 in Binghamton, New York, United States. Son of John William and Philomena Alice Collins.
Collins, William John was born on May 7, 1944 in Binghamton, New York, United States. Son of John William and Philomena Alice Collins.
Bachelor of Science, Le Moyne College College, 1965. Master of Science, Syracuse University, 1971, postgraduate 1971-1975.
Teacher mathematics Smith Junior High School, Syracuse, New York, 1965-1970. Mathematics lab specialist Charles Andrews School, Syracuse, 1971. Teacher mathematics Young Mothers Ednl.
Development Program, Syracuse, 1971-1972.
Vice-principal Levy Junior High School, Syracuse, 1972-1974, acting principal, 1974. Adult basic education teacher Syracuse Ednl.
Opportunity Center, 1978-1979. Adjunct Professor Onondaga Community College, 1981-1985, Le Moyne College, 1985.
Supervisor instruction: mathematics K-12, Syracuse School District, 1974-1982, assistant to director research and evaluation, 1982-1989, supervisor Mathematics and Computers, 1989-1994.
Mathematics supervisor, 1994. National Science Foundation Supplemental Security Income coordinator, 1993. Consultant and lecturer in field
Teacher Upward Bound Summer Program, Le Moyne College College, Syracuse, 1965-1970.
Parish council president Church of Saint Andrew the Apostle, Syracuse, 1976-1977, 85-86. Board directors Syracuse Girls Club, 1985-1988.
Regional chairman Syracuse Roman Catholic Diocesan Pastoral Council, 1989-1990.
Member National Council Teachers Mathematics Association Mathematics Teachers New York State (member assembly 1979-1980), National Council Supervisor of Mathematics, New York Association Mathematics Suprs. (president 1979-1980, board of directors 1990), Onondaga County Mathematics Teachers Association (president 1974-1975), National Association Secondary School Prins., School Adminstrs. Association, International StudyGroup in Ethnomathematics.
Married Rosemary Ann Curry, June 25, 1966. Children: Michael, Kathleen, Meghan.