James Roger Olsen

Background

Olsen, James Roger was born on October 18, 1956 in Cambridge, Nebraska, United States. Son of Walter J. and Ruth D. (Ross) Olsen.

Education

Bachelor in Mathematics summa cum laude, Doane College, 1979; Master of Science in Mathematics Education, Kearney State College, 1984; Master of Science in Mathematics, Colorado State University, 1991.

Career

High school teacher, coach, Seward (Nebraska) Public School, 1979-1980; high school teacher, coach, Centura Public School, Cairo, Nebraska, 1980-1989; graduate teaching assistant, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, 1989-1991; graduate teaching assistant, U. Northern Colorado, Greeley, since 1991.

Achievements

• James Roger Olsen has been listed as a noteworthy Mathematics educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Youth advisor Christ United Methodist Church, Fort Collins, since 1990. Member National Council Teachers of Mathematics, American Mathematics Society, Mathematics Association American, Delta Kappa Pi.

Interests

• Avocations: sports, stamps.

Connections

Married Marilyn J. Owen, July 29, 1988. 1 child, Diane M.

Father:

Walter J. Olsen

Mother:

Ruth D. (Ross) Olsen

Spouse:

Marilyn J. Owen

child:

Diane M. Olsen