Personal Data:
• Born September 12, 1928 in Farley, Iowa
• Married Mary McMullen on June 4, 1955
• Four children: Douglas, Daniel, Dean and Wayne Jr.
Education:
• St. Joseph’s HS, Farley, 1946
• Loras College, 1950, BA
• University of Iowa, 1956, MA
• Catholic University of America, 1960, Advanced Studies
• University of Iowa, 1969, Education Specialist
Professional Experience:
• Elementary Teacher, Farley Public Schools, 1950-1951
• High School Teacher, Farley Public Schools, 1953-1956
• Elementary Teacher, Dubuque Comm. Schools, 1956
• County Supt. of Schools, Dubuque County, 1957-1960
• Superintendent, Western Dubuque CCSD, 1960-1991
• Superintendent (Interim), Bettendorf CSD, 1995-1996
Organizations and Activities – Membership and Involvement:
• United States Army 1951-1953 (15 months in Austria in Counter Intelligence.
• American Legion
• Phi-Delta-Kappa (National Education Academic Honors Organization)
• Charter Member – Dyersville Hospital Board
• Dubuque Hospital Board
• State School Budget Review Committee
• Dyersville Child Care Center Board
• Dubuque County Historical Preservation Commission
• Chairman – Area 1 Superintendents Organization
• President of Northeast Iowa Superintendents Organization
• President of Iowa Association of School Administrators
• Board Member and Chairman National Academy of School Administrators