Mr. David R. Layman

Alumnus David Layman began teaching high school biology immediately after graduating from NIU in 1957. For 38 years he taught in the Chicago Public School system, 13 years at Richard T. Crane High School and 24 at Carl Schurz High, before retiring in 1995. His recognition of the critical role that NIU plays in preparing good teachers has led him to establish various venues supporting education and students in the Department of Biology.