Background
Vruggink, Elmer H. was born on April 11, 1928 in Hudsonville, Michigan, United States. Son of Herman and Josephine (Van Farrowe) Vruggink.
Vruggink, Elmer H. was born on April 11, 1928 in Hudsonville, Michigan, United States. Son of Herman and Josephine (Van Farrowe) Vruggink.
Bachelor, Hope College, Holland, Michigan, 1951; Master of Arts, University of Michigan, 1955; Doctor of Philosophy, Michigan State University, 1970.
Teacher, Center High School, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 1951-1961; assistant principal, Center High School, Grand Rapids, 1961-1965; director instruction, Grand Rapids Public Schools, 1965-1966; assistant superintendent instruction, Grand Rapids Public Schools, 1966-1979; deputy superintendent schools, Grand Rapids Public Schools, 1979-1983; superintendent schools, Grand Rapids Public Schools, 1983-1984; dean, Davenport College, Grand Rapids, since 1984.
President Michigan Heart Association, Kent County, 1981-1982, Kent Professional Development Center, 1982-1983. Member ASCD, Michigan ASCD (board directors), International Association Torch Clubs (board directors since 1966, president since 1993), National Association Higher Education, Michigan Association School Adminstrs.
Married Vivian Evangeline Ensing, August 12, 1949. Children: Gary, Kathy, Mark, Karen.