Background
Nelson, Mary Ann was born on August 7, 1938 in Tacoma. Daughter of Stanley Arthur and Marion (Stanley) Nelson.
consultant language professional
Nelson, Mary Ann was born on August 7, 1938 in Tacoma. Daughter of Stanley Arthur and Marion (Stanley) Nelson.
Bachelor, University Puget Sound, 1960. Master of Arts, University Washington, 1965.
Teacher, Tacoma Public Schools, 1960-1966; curriculum specialist, Tacoma Public Schools, 1966-1967; assistant Professor of English, Eastern Washington University, Cheney, 1967-1972; associate professor, Eastern Washington University, Cheney, 1973-1982; Professor of English, Eastern Washington University, Cheney, since 1982. Consultant Area School District, Washington, Idaho, since 1975. Director Eastern Washington University Young Writers Conference, Cheney, since 1985, Eastern Washington University Center for Excellence in Teaching English, Cheney, since 1989.
President Cheney (Washington) Library. Board, 1977-1980, Friends of the Cheney Library., 1980-1983. Member National Council Teachers English, American Association of University Professors, Washington State Council Teachers of English, Children's Literature Assembly.