Paul M. Hollingsworth

Background

Hollingsworth, Paul M. was born on February 29, 1932 in Preston, Idaho, United States. Son of A. Earl and Blanche (Merrill) Hollingsworth.

Education

Student, Idaho State University, Pocatello, 1949-1951; Bachelor of Science, Brigham Young U., 1953; Master of Arts, Arizona State University, Tempe, 1961; Doctor of Education, Arizona State University, Tempe, 1964.

Career

Special education teacher and administrator, Arizona State Elementary Schools, 1956-1961; assistant professor, Arizona State University, 1962-1966; associate professor, U. Nevada, Reno, 1966-1970; teacher remedial reading clinic, U. Nevada/Arizona State University, Reno and Tempe, 1961-1985; director reading center, U. Nevada, Reno, 1966-1985; professor, U. Nevada, Reno, 1970-1985; chairman curriculum and instruction, U. Nevada, Reno, 1982-1985; professor, Brigham Young U., Provo, Utah., since 1985; chairman elementary education department, Brigham Young U., Provo, Utah., since 1990. Consultant Elko (Nevada) County School District, 1974, Mineral County School District, Hawthorne, Nevada, 1974, State Department of Education, Carson City, Nevada, 1980,Washoe County School District, Reno, 1981-1982.

Achievements

• Paul M. Hollingsworth has been listed as a noteworthy Academic administrator, researcher, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Views

God has a body that looks like human being, but God’s body is immortal, perfected, and has a glory that words can’t describe. Because people are His children, He knows and loves each of them individually. He has a plan to help His children find joy in this life and return to live with Him when this life is over.

Membership

Member of executive board Boy Scouts American, Nevada, 1975-1985. With United States Navy, 1953-1955. Member International Reading Association (chairman grants committee 1990-1991, coordinator 1981-1985, Literacy award 1984), National Reading Conference, Utah Council International Reading Association (publicity chairman 1986-1987, treasurer 1987-1991), Western College Reading and Learning Association (president 1972-1973), Phi Delta Kappa (Certified ofRecognition 1973).

Interests

• Avocations: travel, coin collector, entrepreneur, farming.

Connections

Married Colleen Black, April 26, 1955 (deceased January 1979). Children: Debra, Paul Kendal, Janae. Married Kathleen Mattson, May 23, 1979.

Children: David Earl, Adam Mattson, Julia.

Father:

A. Earl Hollingsworth

Mother:

Blanche (Merrill) Hollingsworth

Spouse:

Colleen Black

Spouse:

Kathleen Mattson

child:

Adam Mattson Hollingsworth

child:

Debra Hollingsworth

child:

Janae Hollingsworth

child:

David Earl Hollingsworth

child:

Paul Kendal Hollingsworth

child:

Julia Hollingsworth