Background
Pugh, John Robert was born on December 20, 1945 in New Orleans. Son of Edward Nicholls and Yvonne Marie (Duplantier) Pugh.
academic administrator educator state official
Pugh, John Robert was born on December 20, 1945 in New Orleans. Son of Edward Nicholls and Yvonne Marie (Duplantier) Pugh.
Bachelor in Philosophy, Baylor University, 1967. Master in Social Work, University Texas-Austin, 1970.
Program director McLaughlin Youth Center, Anchorage, 1973-1978. Deputy director Alaska Division Social Services, Juneau, 1978-1980. Director Alaska Family and Youth Services, 1980-1983.
Deputy commissioner Alaska Department Health and Social Services, 1983, commissioner, 1983-1986. Dean, School of Education University Alaska Southeast, 1986-1995, chancellor, since 1995. Consultant, lecturer in field.
Member, Blue Ribbon Commission for Revision of Children's Code, 1975-1977. Superintendent Sunday School, Northern Light United Church, Juneau, since 1979. Member Governor's Council for Handicapped and Gifted, 1980-1984.
Member precinct committee Greater Juneau Democratic Committee, since 1983. Board directors Alaska State Finance Corporation, since 1985. Coach Juneau Little League, since 1984.
Served to captain United States Air Force, 1969-1973. Member National Association Social Workers (president 1975-1976), American Public Welfare Association, American Correctional Association, Alaska Public Employees Association (president 1977-1979), Academy Certified Social Workers (certified).
Married Margaret Louise McMullen, August 26, 1975. Children– Margaret Elizabeth, John Robert.