John R. Emens

Who is John R. Emens?

John R. Emens was born on a small farm close to Prattville, Michigan. He was born on October 10, 1901. At the beginning of his career he started out as a principal at Defer Junior High School in Gross Pointe Farms, Michigan in 1920. Three years later he became the principal at east Detroit High School. Shortly after in 1926 he received his bachelor's degree at Eastern Michigan University. The next year he attended the University of Michigan and obtained his masters degree and then became an instructor there. In 1928 accepted a position at Plymouth High school as a Principal and athletic coach. After a short two years there he went to Jackson High School to be their assistant principle and director of vocational and educational guidance. He stayed there for five years. In 1935 he became the Director of teacher education and certification at Michigan State. The next year he earned his doctorate from there and also accepted the position as Assistant of Public Instruction.