Background
Nelson, Frank Raphael was born on December 26, 1948 in Pittsburgh.
secondary school educator diving coach
Nelson, Frank Raphael was born on December 26, 1948 in Pittsburgh.
Bachelor, St. Vincent College, 1970. Master of Science in Education, Duquesne University, 1973.
Lifeguard supervisor, Parks & Recreation Pool Division, Pittsburgh, 1966-1980; teacher, negotiator, Woodland Hills School District, Pittsburgh, since 1970; diving coach, Woodland Hills School District, Pittsburgh, since 1981; private practice in home remodeling, Pittsburgh, since 1977. Scuba instructor Community College Allegheny County Boyce Campus, Pittsburgh, since 1973.
President General Braddock Education Association Pittsburgh, 1973-1977, grievance chairman General Braddock School District, 1971-1978. Parish council St. Mary of the Mount Church, Pittsburgh, 1974-1977. Volunteer American Red Cross, Pittsburgh, since 1966.
Member Pennsylvania State Education Association (negotiator since 1970), International Reading Association, Keystone State Reading Association, Gateway Scuba Club (safety officer since 1973).
Son of Frank R. and Frances Eileen (Casey) N. Divorced; children: Frank, Melissa, Christopher. Married Nancy Conahan Vorce, November 26, 1993.