Background
Rossey, Paul William was born on July 7, 1926 in Richmond, Indiana, United States. Son of Chris C. and Lela (Longman) Rossey.
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Rossey, Paul William was born on July 7, 1926 in Richmond, Indiana, United States. Son of Chris C. and Lela (Longman) Rossey.
Bachelor of Science, New Jersey City University, 1952. Little D., New Jersey City University, 1971. Master of Arts, New York University, 1953.
Doctor of Education (Kellogg Foundation fellow 1955), New York University, 1958.
Head junior school, Peddie School, Hightstown, New Jersey, 1952-1953;
consultant, elementary school instructor, West Hempstead, New York, 1953-1955;
principal elementary school, Dobbs Ferry, New York, 1955-1958;
superintendent schools, Litchfield, Connecticut, 1958-1960;
superintendent schools, Scotch Plains-Fanwood, New Jersey, 1960-1967;
district superintendent schools, Nassau County, New York, 1967-1969;
president, West Chester (Pennsylvania) State University, 1969-1974;
superintendent schools, Millburn-Short Hills, New Jersey, 1974-1992. Retired;
lecturer New York University, 1954-1967.
County director Boy Scouts American. Vice president Young Men’s Christian Association. Board directors Garbe Foundation, Community Fund.
Trustee New York University, 1970-1974, The Peddie School, 1974-1992. Member executive committee New Jersey Council Education, 1977-1983. With United States Naval Reserve, 1944-1946, United States Marine Corps Reserve, 1972-1986.
Retired; Member American Association School Administrators (chairman New Jersey 1965-1967), American Council Education, Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, New Jersey Association School Administrators (executive committee 1964-1967, 81-85), Horace Mann League United States (national president 1977-1978), Kappa Delta Pi, Phi Delta Kappa. Clubs: Exchange (director), New Jersey Schoolmasters.
Son of Chris C. and Lela (Longman) R. M. Adelaide Elizabeth Finnegan. 1 daughter, Joanne Rossey Sczubelek.