Background
Nelson, Carolyn was born on October 8, 1937 in Madison, Wisconsin, United States.
Nelson, Carolyn was born on October 8, 1937 in Madison, Wisconsin, United States.
Bachelor of Science in Math & Music, North Dakota State University, 1958. Master of Science in Education, North Dakota State University, 1960.
Senior lecturer in mathematics, North Dakota State University, since 1968; member, North Dakota House of Representatives, 1986-1988, 92-94; member, North Dakota Senate, since 1994; judiciary committee, veterinary affairs committee, employee benefits committee, North Dakota Senate. Member North Dakota State Investment Board, 1989-1992.
Member Board Education, Fargo, North Dakota, 1985-1991, president, 1989-1990. Trustee North Dakota Teachers Fund for Retirement, 1985-1992, president, 1990-1992. Member North Dakota Parent-Teachers Association, president, 1978-1981, North Dakota Women's and Children's Caucus.
Member League of Women Voters, American Guild English Handbell Ringers (area chairman 1982-1984, national board directors 1982-1990), National Federation Music Clubs (board directors since 2003, legislation chair 2003-2007, regional vice president 2005-2007, 1st vice president since 2007), North Dakota Federation Music Clubs (life, president 1997-2001, national board member since 2005, legislation chair, Rose Fay Thomas fellow 2001), Gamma Phi Beta, Phi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Iota.
M. Gilbert W. Nelson. Children: Paul, John, Karla.