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Rodney 'Star' Thornley
Born in Pawtucket Rhode island to a Cross country Moving van truck drive. Father and Receptionist, mother, later teacher and owner and founder of Wiser Institute (Now called Camelot Society)

Has an Older Brother that went to the University of California. Malcolm worked in business then opened the El Rio Bar in the Mission District of San Francisco until its sale in the late 90’s

Older sister, Sheila with 2 boys and 2 girls was a nurse in Napa California until retirement.

Younger Brother, Philip, WSU graduate current working for Local Washington Coffee company

The family relocated to Albany Ca in 1959, then to Seattle Washington in 1964 where Rodney is still in the same location, the University district   59 years.

Rodney graduated from Roosevelt HS in Seattle Washington in 1969. Has an AA degree from Seattle Central community College and a bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology from the University of Washington. (1974)

Rodney has been a teacher, coach, and Advisor for 49 years in the Lake Washington School district. He retired in June 2023. He now is a Substitute at his Ala Mater, Roosevelt, and assistant Boys basketball coach.

Rodney is the Past President of the Lake Sammamish Water Ski Club and current Historian. He is also president of the Lake Washington Ski Club and the Pacific Northwest water ski association. Rodney is also a USA Water Member in Slalom, rank  67 overall and #2 in Level

Mr. Thornley is an active High School Basketball Official in his 50th year with the Pacific Northwest Basketball Officials Association and is a Basketball article writer  in the Washington State Coaches Association Magazine.

Certifications
Washington State Real Estate License since 1970                               Washington State Notary License

NEXUS  card holder                                                                              Transportation Worker identification Credential (TWIC)

TNC License  Uber/Lyft                                                                         TSA  Precheck and Clear membership

American Red Cross, first Aid, CPR and A.E.D. instructor                     Washington State Coaches Association Member

Seattle Public Schools Union Member                                                    King County  Food Worker Card

State of Washington class 12 Mixologist Permit                                      Washington State Boaters Association membership

USA Water ski Member                                                                            American Coaster Enthusiast membership