William Robert Fernekes

Background

Fernekes, William Robert was born on September 17, 1952 in Jersey City. Son of William Bernard and Josephine Claire Fernekes.

Education

Bachelor, Rutgers College, 1974. Master of Arts, Rutgers University,1978, Doctor of Education, 1985.

Career

Social studies supervisor Hunterdon Central High School, Flemington, New Jersey, since 1974, director social studies, 1987. Radio commentator Classical Corner, Station WCVH-FM, 1975-1989. Instructor Rutgers University Graduate School Education, 1982-1986.

Consultant New Jersey-Rutgers University Project on Ellis Island-Immigration History.

Achievements

• William Robert Fernekes has been listed as a noteworthy educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Plainfield Symphony Orchestra, 1976-1978, Hunterdon Symphony Orchestra, 1980-1984. Member National Task Force SocialStudies Curriculum Standards, National Council Social Studies, 1992. New Jersey.Hist Commission teaching project grantee-in-aid, 1980, 89, grant proposal reviewer.

Member National Council Social Studies (advisory council), Middle State Council Social Studies, New Jersey Council Social Studies (Executive Board since 1985), Amnesty International (national human rights education steering committee), Rutgers Alumni Association, Rutgers University Bands AlumniAssn.

(member Executive Committee 1975-1980, co-editor The Scarlet Letter 1980-1986), Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Sigma Iota, Phi Delta Kappa.

Connections

Married Sheila Marlene Weinstein, August 22, 1976.

Father:

William Bernard Fernekes

Mother:

Josephine Claire Fernekes

Spouse:

Sheila Marlene Weinstein