Background
Nelson, Douglas Michael was born on February 20, 1948 in Seattle, Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Donald Edgar and Helen Thomasina (Manarino) Nelson.
educator school system administrator
Nelson, Douglas Michael was born on February 20, 1948 in Seattle, Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Donald Edgar and Helen Thomasina (Manarino) Nelson.
Bachelor, Whitman College, 1970; Master of Education, U. Puget Sound, 1974; Doctor of Education, Seattle U., 1986.
Teacher history, Auburn (Washington) Senior H.S., 1970-1975; assistant principal, Pioneer Junior H.S., Walla Walla, Washington, 1975-1978; principal, Highland Middle School, Kennewick, Washington, 1978-1980; principal, Meridian Junior H.S., Kent, Washington, 1980-1985; assistant superintendent, Franklin Pierce School District, Tacoma, Washington, 1985-1989; superintendent, Pullman (Washington) School District, since 1989. Adjunct Professor Washington State University, Pullman, since 1990.
President Washington School Administrator Political Action Committee, State of Washington, 1996. Community service member, board directors Pullman Cmty. Foundation, since 1989.
Board directors Pullman Education Foundation, since 1995. Member Pullman (Washington) Chamber of Commerce (president 1994), Parkland-Spanaway (Washington)Chamber of Commerce (Executive Board, president elect 1986-1989, community growth award 1988), Washington Association School Adminstrs. (regional officer 1988-1989), Future ofWash.
Schools (executive committee 1995-1997), Washington ASCD (outstanding educator award 1984), Rotary Club, Phi Delta Kappa (scholarship award 1985).
Married Virginia Jude Smith, August 4, 1973. Children: Kourtney, Karly, Jenna.
