Background
Nelson, Harry Edgar was born on October 21, 1933 in New York City. Son of Harry G. and Clara M. (Schroeder) Nelson.
Nelson, Harry Edgar was born on October 21, 1933 in New York City. Son of Harry G. and Clara M. (Schroeder) Nelson.
Bachelor of Science, Ursinus College, Collegeville, Pennsylvania, 1958. Master of Education, Temple University, 1969.
Teacher, The Devereux Foundation, Devon, Pennsylvania, 1958-1960;
principal, The Devereux Foundation, Devon, Pennsylvania, 1960-1963;
teacher, The Vanguard School, Haverford, Pennsylvania, 1963-1964;
principal, The Vanguard School, Haverford, Pennsylvania, 1964-1966;
director, The Vanguard School, Lake Wales, Florida, 1966-1972;
president, The Vanguard School, Paoli, Pennsylvania, 1972-1983;
president, The Vanguard School, Lake Wales, since 1983. President, board member National Association Private School Exceptional Children, Lake Wales, 1972-1978. Director The Vanguard School, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, 1972-1980.
Member Florida State Advisory Council Exceptional Students, Tallahassee, 1974-1980. Member Florida State Steering Committee for Learning Disabilities, Tallahassee, 1976-1980.
Member advisory committee United Way Central Florida, Polk County, since 1990. Member Polk County Mental Health Association, since 1990. Member Council Exceptional Children, Learning Disabilities Association American, Orton Dyslexia Society (director Florida branch since 1983), Florida Council Indiana Schools (director 1990-1994), Polk County Advisory Board.
Married Irene M. Rawcliffe, August 22, 1958. Children: Martha S., Jennifer L., Andrew M.