Background
Krend, William John was born on October 25, 1947 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Patrick H. and Irene Krend.
Krend, William John was born on October 25, 1947 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Patrick H. and Irene Krend.
Bachelor, University of California, Santa Barbara, 1969; Master of Arts, California State University, Fresno, 1978.
Teacher, Avenal (California) High School, 1970-1973; teacher history, Lemoore (California) High School, since 1973; faculty history, West Hills College, Lemoore, 1978-1986, 97-; faculty history, Chapman U., Nas Lemoore, California, since 1979. Curriculum consultant Kings County Office of Education, Hanford, California, 1990-1991.
Coord. History Day, Kings County, since 1987, American Youth Competition, 1992,We the People for California 20th Congressional District, since 1992. Board directors Avenal Recreation Committee, 1973-1974. Member National Council for Social Studies (presenter), California Council for Social Studies (board directors since 1992, northern co-chairman government relations committee, co-chair publications committee 1995-1996, conference committee 1996-1997, co-chair professional standards committee 1997-1999), California History Society, National Geography Society, California Federation Teachers, San Joaquin Council for Social Studies (board directors since 1991, president since 1995).
Married Marjorie J. Tow, August 15, 1970. Children: Andrew William, Kira Loren.