Background
Silsby, Phillip R. was born on October 5, 1947 in East St. Louis, Illinois, United States. Son of Elmer Nelson and Anna Louise (Melton) Silsby.
Silsby, Phillip R. was born on October 5, 1947 in East St. Louis, Illinois, United States. Son of Elmer Nelson and Anna Louise (Melton) Silsby.
Bachelor of Science, Illinois State University, 1969. Associate of Arts, Belleville Area College, 1967. Master of Arts, Southern Illinois University, 1973.
Teacher O'Fallon High School, Illinois, 1969—1972. Teacher, principal Waterloo High School, since 1972. Teacher Belleville Area College, 1973—1980, Menard Penitentiary, Chester, 1973—1979.
Vocational director Waterloo High School, since 1983. Service director, since 1983.
Director Full Gospel Tabernacle, Fairview Heights, Illinois, since 1983, Christian Missionary Association, Tulsa, since 1982. Member of Illinois Principals Association (director-electrical 1983-1986), National Association Secondary School Principals, Association Curriculum & Supervision, Lions (president 1984-1985).
Married Connie Rae Watson, June 8, 1968. Children: Gregory Michael, Jacqueline Renee.