Background
Pierson, Ellery Merwin was born on March 31, 1935 in Eugene, Oregon, United States. Son of Russell Alford and Doris Amanda Pierson.
Pierson, Ellery Merwin was born on March 31, 1935 in Eugene, Oregon, United States. Son of Russell Alford and Doris Amanda Pierson.
Bachelor of Science, Portland State College, 1957; Master of Education, Rutgers University, 1965; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Pennsylvania, 1975.
Research assistant, Columbia College Physicians and Surgeons, New York City, 1957-1958; laboratory assistant, Radio Corporation of America, Somerville, New Jersey, 1958-1960; welfare investigator, Middlesex County Welfare Board, New Brunswick, New Jersey, 1960-1961; research assistant, Ednl. Testing Svc., Princeton, New Jersey, 1961-1966; research psychologist, Franklin Institute Research laboratories, Philadelphia, 1966-1967; research associate, School District Philadelphia, 1967-1975; manager in research, School District Philadelphia, 1975-1996; director assessment, School District Philadelphia, 1996; retired, 1996. Consultant Livingford Associations.
Member American Educational Research Association, National Council Measurement in Education, Lions (club secretary 1984-1996, 98—).
Married Barbara Suzannah Weber, November 27, 1958. Children: Suzanne Christine, Audrey Elaine.