Background
Nevels, Ralph Waldo was born on October 21, 1938 in Nevelsville, Kentucky, United States. Son of Charles D. and Dovie (Ballou) Nevels.
Nevels, Ralph Waldo was born on October 21, 1938 in Nevelsville, Kentucky, United States. Son of Charles D. and Dovie (Ballou) Nevels.
Bachelor in Mathematics, Berea College, 1959; Master of Arts in Education, Eastern Kentucky U., 1972; Doctor of Education, U. Kentucky, 1983.
Teacher, principal, McCreary County Schools, Whitley City, Kentucky, 1960-1964; director finance, McCreary County Schools, Whitley City, Kentucky, 1964-1969; superintendent, McCreary County Schools, Whitley City, Kentucky, 1972-1981; teacher, Hillsboro (Ohio) City Schools, 1969-1972; principal, Whitley City Middle School, since 1981.
Board of directors Lake Cumberland Area Development District, Russell Springs, Kentucky, since 1972, member Executive Committee. Member Kentucky Education Association, National Education Association, Kentucky Association School Adminstrs.
Married Phyllis Stewart, January 30, 1960. Children: Joety, Wayne, Lisa Dawn, Ralph Dominic.