Eileen Schmitt Nelson

Background

Nelson, Eileen Schmitt was born on December 10, 1933 in New Haven. Daughter of Edward John and Lydia (Petocchi) Schmitt.

Education

AB, Syracuse University, 1960. Master of Arts, George Peabody College, 1970. Doctor of Education, University Virginia, 1980.

Career

Special education teacher Kennedy Center, Nashville, 1969—1970. Development specialist Vanderbilt University Hospital, 1970—1972. Instructor James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Virginia, 1973—1980, assistant professor, 1980—1985, associate professor psychology, since 1985.

Private practice Harrisonburg, since 1976.

Achievements

• Eileen Schmitt Nelson has been listed as a noteworthy psychology educator, counselor by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member of Southern Association Counselor Education and Supervision, Virginia Counselors Association, Association Counselor Education and Supervision, American Association Counseling and Development.

Interests

• Travel, poetry, writing.

Connections

Married William Richard Nelson, May 8, 1976. Children: R. Ryan, Pamela S., Edward R. Farnen.

Father:

Edward John Schmitt

Mother:

Lydia (Petocchi) Schmitt

Spouse:

William Richard Nelson

child:

Pamela S. Nelson

child:

Edward R. Farnen Nelson

child:

R. Ryan Nelson