Ralph Conrad Staiger

Background

Staiger, Ralph Conrad was born on September 10, 1917 in New York City. Son of Max Frederick and Marie Anna (Scheffmacher) Staiger.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Columbia University, 1939; Master of Arts, Teachers College, 1942; Doctor of Education, Temple University, 1952.

Career

Reading consultant, Utica (New York) Schools, 1952-1962; professor psychology, director reading clinic, University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, 1952-1962; executive director, International Reading Association, Newark, Delaware, 1962-1984; president, Reading Cons. Superior vena cava syndrome, since 1984. Adjunct Professor education U. Delaware, Newark, 1962-1984.

Member International Book Committee, 1974-1989, chairman 1984-1989. Honorary member of national advisory board Library. of Congress Ctr.for The Book, 1977-1984. Member United States National Comm. for United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, 1981-1986.

President United States Board on Books for Young People, 1985-1986. Honorary member International Board on Books for Young People, 1992, Executive Committee since 1994.

Achievements

• Ralph Conrad Staiger has been listed as a noteworthy educational consultant, association executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board managers Western branch Young Men’s Christian Association, 1967-1973. Member National Conference Research English (president), Alliance for Advancement Education (president), Council Communication Societies (president 1981-1983), International Reading Association (director), National Reading Conference (director), University Club Washington.

Connections

Married Marian Carpenter, December 23, 1945. Children: Charles Carpenter, Joan Marie.

Father:

Max Frederick Staiger

Mother:

Marie Anna (Scheffmacher) Staiger

Spouse:

Marian Carpenter

child:

Joan Marie Staiger

child:

Charles Carpenter Staiger