Background
Wardle, Francis was born on April 24, 1947 in Bridgenorth, England. Son of Derek Duncan and Madge (Hollindrake) Wardle. came to the United States, 1963.
Wardle, Francis was born on April 24, 1947 in Bridgenorth, England. Son of Derek Duncan and Madge (Hollindrake) Wardle. came to the United States, 1963.
Bachelor of Science in Art Education, Pennsylvania State University, 1970; Doctor of Philosophy in Education, U. Kansas, 1983; Master of Arts in Foundations of Education, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, 1972; postgraduate, U. Missouri, Kansas City, 1973-1976.
Graduate assistant, Pennsylvania State University, State College, 1968-1970;
graduate assistant, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, 1971;
teacher, DaNahazli School, Taos, New Mexico, 1970-1972;
teacher, Pacers Alternative School, Kansas City, 1973-1974;
director, Pacers Alternative School, Kansas City, 1974-1976;
education coordinator, Weld County Heat Start, Greeley, Colorado, 1976-1977;
counselor, New School, Kansas City, 1979-1981;
curriculum specialist, Contracting Corporation American, Denver and Tucson, 1982-1983;
director, Adams County Head Start, Commerce City, Colorado, since 1983. Photographer Sullivan and Associations, Kansas City, 1979-1982. Professor Front Range Community College, Westminster, Colorado, since 1988.
Consultant in field; owner, director Kingergrounds Playgrounds Inc., Denver, since 1976.
Program director Big Brothers and Sisters, Kansas City, 1977-1979. President Parents Union, Denver, 1987-1988. Member Child Care Advisory Committee, Denver, 1987-1989.
Board directors New Chance, Denver, since 1988. Member National Head Start Association (board directors 1977-1979, regional vice president), Colorado Head Start Association (president 1984-1985, 88), National Association Education of Young Children.
Married Ruth Elaine Benjamin, November 26, 1976. Children: Maia Shali, Eirlys Celeste, Kealan Andreas, RaEsa Joan.