Background
Finstad, Carl Derald was born on April 4, 1929 in Martell Township, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Carl Benjamin and Etna Theresa (Wahl) Finstad.
Finstad, Carl Derald was born on April 4, 1929 in Martell Township, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Carl Benjamin and Etna Theresa (Wahl) Finstad.
Bachelor of Science, University of Wisconsin, River Falls, 1956; Master of Science in Teaching, Illinois Wesleyan University, 1962; Doctor of Education, U. Northern Colorado, 1974.
Teacher, Luck (Wisconsin) High School, 1956-1965;
from instructor to full professor biology, University of Wisconsin, River Falls, since 1965. Facilitator Aquatic WILD & Project Learning Tree. Secondary science evaluator North Center Association.
Network center director alliance for environmental education University of Wisconsin, River Falls.
From assistant leader to leader Boy Scouts American, Luck, 1956-1965. Board directors Croix Chordsmen Chorus, St. Croix Valley, Minnesota. Nominated member Wisconsin Environmental Education Board since 1990.
Sergeant United States Marine Corps, 1948-1952, Korea. Member NSTA, American Tree Farm System, North America Association for Environmental Education, National Association Biology Teachers, Wisconsin Science Educators (president 1986-1987), Wisconsin Society Science Teachers, Wisconsin Association Environmental Education, Association University Wisconsin Professionals, Society.for Preservation and Encouragement of Barbershop Quartet Singing in American, American Forestry Association, Natural Resources Defense Council, National Wildlife Federation, National Parks and Conservation Association, The Nature Conservancy.
Married Janet E. Thomas (divorced1986). Children: Carla L. Burns, Karyn K. Quinn. 1 child, Michele J.Smith.