1934
Born in Kenosha, Wisconsin to Charles C. and Elizabeth G. Safransky.
1956
Studies social studies and education at Marquette College.
1957
Receives a BA from St. Francis Major Seminary in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and serves as private first class in the U.S. Army for two years.
1959
Marries Judy M. McMurrer and teaches history and English at North Division High School as an intern teacher for one semester.
1960
Becomes a teacher at Boca Ciega High School.
1962
Appointed department head of social studies and a student council sponsor at Seminole High School.
1965
Receives a Master of Arts from Stetson University in Deland, Florida.
1968
Appointed director of Clearwater Comprehensive Junior High School.
1972
Receives a Doctor of Philosophy from Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida.
1978
Serves as president of St. Petersburg Toastmasters.
1979
Receives the Outstanding Educator Award from Suncoast Community College.
1981
Appointed director of Mirror Lake Tomlinson Adult Vocational School in St. Petersburg, Florida.
1983
Receives the Great American Family Award from the St. Petersburg Association of Life Underwriters.
1986
Serves as director of administration at Pinellas County School in Clearwater, Florida.
1990
Becomes an adjunct professor of school law for Nova Southeastern University.
1991
Becomes assistant principal of Largo Middle School.
1992
Becomes administrator of Walter Pownall Service Center.
2005
Receives a Service Award from the Education Law Association.
2008
Becomes a certified professional educator in the Florida Department of Education.
2011
Serves as a director of Unit VI of the Florida Retired Educators Association.