Background
Olson, Gerald Theodore was born on March 10, 1928 in Rockford, Illinois, United States. Son of Ernest Hjalmer and Irma Lena (Widgren) Olson.
Olson, Gerald Theodore was born on March 10, 1928 in Rockford, Illinois, United States. Son of Ernest Hjalmer and Irma Lena (Widgren) Olson.
Bachelor of Science, University San Francisco, 1953. Master of Arts, San Francisco State University, 1960. Master of Education, University of Southern California, 1964.
Doctor of Philosophy, University of California, Berkeley, 1974.
Counselor, teacher, director student activities Canyon High School, Castro Valley, California, 1964—1970. Instructor Chabot College, Hayward, 1964—1973. Lecturer California State University, 1971—1972.
Consultant counseling & guidance Colorado Department Education, Denver, 1973. Consultant career, development, educational services group Los Angeles County Office Education, 1973—1992. Adjunct professor education National University, University LaVerne.
Private consultant & marriage, family, child counselor. Manager California Association Counseling & Development Discover Project. Served with United States Marine Corps, 1946-1949, with Army Reserve & California Army National Guard, 1950-1981.
Served with United States Marine Corps, 1946-1949, with Army Reserve and California Army National Guard, 1950-1981. Certified secondary school teaching, secondary school administration, general.pupil personnel services, community college, marriage, family and child counseling, California. Member American Psychological Association, California Career Education Association (president 1986-1987), California Association for Counseling and Development (editor Compass newsletter 1982-1983, 86-87, president 1984-1985), California Association Measurement and Evaluation in Guidance (president 1981-1982).
Married Jean Vujovich Olson, August 28, 1949. Children: Gerald Theodore, Kathleen Elaina Olson Groves, John Ernest, Carol Frances Olson Love.