Background
Manikas, William Thomas was born on September 24, 1938 in Herkimer, New York, United States. Son of Thomas Peter and Katherine (Minakakis) Manikas.
history and political science educator
Manikas, William Thomas was born on September 24, 1938 in Herkimer, New York, United States. Son of Thomas Peter and Katherine (Minakakis) Manikas.
Bachelor in European History, Boston University, 1963. Master of Arts in Social Science, Colgate University, 1964. Educational Specialist in Political Science, Florida Atlantic University, 1972.
Doctor of Education, Florida Atlantic University, 1974.
Teacher history, Grand Island (New York) Senior High School, 1964-1966; teacher history, Hollywood (Florida) Hills High School, 1966-1968; instructor history and political science, Marymount College, Boca Raton, Florida, 1968-1972; acting department chair, Marymount College, Boca Raton, Florida, 1971-1972; teacher history, Westford Academy, Coral Springs, Florida, 1972-1974; professor of history and political science, Gaston College, Dallas, North Carolina, since 1974. Chairperson faculty senate Gaston College, 1983, 87, 89, chairperson honors committee, 1984-1988.
Member Carolinas Council World Affairs, Foreign Policy Association, North Carolina Association Educators (member of commission higher education), Charlotte Consortium Historians.
Married Georgia Mouyos, June 9, 1963 (divorced October 1990). Children: Thomas W., Joanna. Married Christina Bondever, September 4, 1991.