William Michael Yorker

Background

Yorker, William Michael was born on September 20, 1955 in Jersey City. Son of Willie and Hellen (Stevens) Yorker.

Education

Bachelor, Jersey City State College, 1978; Master of Arts, Jersey City State College, 1993.

Career

Teacher, Jersey City School System, 1978-1992; student assistant counselor, Jersey City School System, since 1992; graduate assistant, Jersey City State College, 1991-1993. Advisor Public School # 24 and 15, Jersey City, 1990-1993. Member teacher education challenge advising committee, Jersey City, 1993.

Keynote speaker Jersey City Education Department, 1993.

Achievements

• William Michael Yorker has been listed as a noteworthy education educator, counselor, assistant by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Volunteer assistant scout master Boy Scouts American, Jersey City, since 1988. Active National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (Outstanding Male Role Model 1992), Jersey City, since 1981. Member National Education Association, New Jersey Education Association, Jersey City Education Association, Phi Delta Kappa.

Interests

• Avocations: chess, sports, camping.

Connections

Married Reneé Benetta Webb, October 25, 1980. Children: Arania, Michael. (from a previous marriage) David, Kathleen, Melissa.

Father:

Willie Yorker

Mother:

Hellen (Stevens) Yorker

Spouse:

Reneé Benetta Webb

child:

Arania Yorker

child:

Michael Yorker