Donald Francis Samull
Teacher
Born Apr. 3, 1941, Detroit (MI), U.S.; son of Stanley and Hattie (Ziembowicz).
Education: Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), University of Detroit (MI), 1962; Master of Arts (M.A.), University of Michigan, Ann Arbor (MI), 1967.
Career: teacher, Crestwood schools, Dearborn Heights (MI), 1962-66, Bloomfield Hills schools (MI), 1966 -.
Author: Polish American Calendar, since 1976; slide lecture programs: Polish Easter, Polish Christmas, Polish Customs, Polish American History, Poland, Polish Churches; various articles in Polamerica Magazine; ethnic tours of the metro area.
Member of: Bloomfield Hills Educational Association; Polish American Historical Association (P.A.H.A.); Polish Genealogical Society of Michigan; Polish Heritage Society, Grand Rapids (MI).
Honors: Civic Achievement award, Polish American Historical Association (P.A.H.A.), 1992; Award of Merit, Chapel of the 4 Chaplains at Valley Forge; Master Teacher award, Community Service award, Bloomfield Hills School District.
Languages: English, Polish, French.
Hobbies: travel, gardening, collecting stamps.
Home: 6261 Artesian Street, Detroit, MI 48228.
From: "Who's Who in Polish America" 1st Edition 1996-1997, Boleslaw Wierzbianski editor; Bicentennial Publishing Corporation, New York, NY, 1996.