Background
Rossiter, Charles Melvin was born on December 11, 1942 in Baltimore.
Rossiter, Charles Melvin was born on December 11, 1942 in Baltimore.
Bachelor of Science, University Maryland, 1965. Master of Arts, University Maryland, 1968. Doctor of Philosophy, Ohio University, 1970.
Postgraduate, Northwestern University, 1975.
Professor University Wisconsin, Milwaukee, 1969-1979, Mount St. Mary's College, Maryland, 1979-1980. Freelance writer Washington, 1980-1985. Senior researcher Pacific Institute Research & Evaluation, 1985-1987, Research Foundation State University of New York, Albany, New York, 1987-1989.
Director Albany Training Program Poetry Therapy, Delmar, 1991-1996. Founder, director House of Words, Milwaukee, 1975-1979. Producer, host Poetry Motel television Program, Delmar, 1990-1996.
Host poetrypoetry.com, 2000^.
(Poetry chapbook 5x8 1/2 saddle-stitched.)
Founder Chess For Kids, Oak Park, Illinois, 2000. Consultant, board directors Advisers Academy Excellence, Frederick, Maryland, 1982-1985. Member National Association Poetry Therapy (vice president 1992-1993, Outstanding Service award 1991).
Son of Charles Melvin Rossiter and Margaret Eleanor Wallace. Linda Wilson, August 1, 1966 (divorced September 1972). 1 child, Erika Lynn (deceased).
Married Mary Ellen Munley, June 8, 1978. 1 child, Jack Charles.