Background
Simonsen, August Henry was born on January 23, 1935 in New York City. Son of August Emil and Astri Ingeborg (Nordlie) Simonsen.
Simonsen, August Henry was born on January 23, 1935 in New York City. Son of August Emil and Astri Ingeborg (Nordlie) Simonsen.
Bachelor of Science, Concordia U., 1956; Master of Arts, Concordia U., 1964; Master of Education, Pennsylvania State University, 1969; Doctor of Education, Pennsylvania State University, 1977.
Principal, teacher, Trinity School, Long Island City, New York, 1956-1962; academic dean, teacher, Martin Luther H.S., Maspeth, New York, 1962-1970; professor, Pennsylvania State University, McKeesport, 1970-1992; campus Executive officer Fayette campus, Pennsylvania State University, Uniontown, 1992-1997; professor emeritus, Pennsylvania State University, Uniontown, since 1998. Member of faculty senate Pennsylvania State University, University Park, 1978-1986, 88-91, member task force on undergraduate education, 1990-1991. Member environmental committee STOP, Scottdale, Pennsylvania, 1988-1990.
Active Fayette Industrial Fund, Uniontown, 1992-1997. Board member, trustee Uniontown Hospital Board, 1995-1997. Member International Bryozoology Association, National Association Geosci.
Teachers, Association for Study Higher Education, Geological Society American, Pennsylvania Association Colleges Universities, Uniontown Rotary Club, Fayette Chamber Business, Phi Delta Kappa.
Married Mary Louise Gartner, July 4, 1965. Children: Heidi, Erik, Kristi.