Esther Rowena Nelson

Background

Nelson, Esther Rowena was born on February 26, 1930 in Prospect Park, Pennsylvania, United States. Daughter of Oscar Severine and Helen Rowena (Davidson) Nelson.

Education

Bachelor of Science, University of Pennsylvania, 1951; Master of Science, University of Illinois, 1961.

Career

Recreation leader, Department Recreation, City of Denver, 1951-1952; recreation leader, Department Recreation, City of Philadelphia, 1953-1956; center director, Department Recreation, City of Philadelphia, 1956-1959; farmer, Vanel Ranch, Oakdale, California, 1961-1963, 87-; physical education teacher, Lincoln Unified School District, Stockton, California, 1963-1987; department executive, Lincoln Unified School District, Stockton, California, 1968-1987; head badminton coach, Lincoln Unified School District, Stockton, California, 1974-1985; assistant athletic director, Lincoln Unified School District, Stockton, California, 1974-1987. Basketball official various high schools and colleges, Philadelphia and Center California, 1951-1980.

Achievements

• Esther Rowena Nelson has been listed as a noteworthy educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member San Juaquin Athletic Association (Gold Pass award 1987), Mother Lode Mineral Society.

Interests

• Avocation: lapidary-rock hound.

Connections

Father:

Oscar Severine Nelson

Mother:

Helen Rowena (Davidson) Nelson