Background
Derby, Richard Arthur was born on August 2, 1937 in Okanagon, Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Arthur Beck and Thelma Elizabeth (Bergren) Derby.
Derby, Richard Arthur was born on August 2, 1937 in Okanagon, Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Arthur Beck and Thelma Elizabeth (Bergren) Derby.
Bachelor, San Francisco State University, 1960. Master of Science, California State University, Hayward, 1969. Doctor of Education, Nova University, 1985.
Teacher Hayward (California) Unified School District, 1960—1969, vice principal, 1963—1969. Principal Berryessa Union School District, 1969—1980. Superintendent McKenzie School District, Oregon, 1980—1982, Larksupr School District, Corte Madera, California, since 1982.
Lecturer, consultant in field. With United States Naval Reserve, 1955-1963.
Designer mentor-teacher program, 1984. Designer elementary school district model property management program, 1985. Chairman student exchange and scholarship Central Marin Rotary Club, Commonwealth Club, San Francisco.
Active St. Luke's Presbyterian Church, San Rafael. Member of Parent-Teachers Association (honorary. Life), American Association School Administrators, Association California School Administrators, Corte Madera Tennis Club.
Married Jan LaTorre, June 21, 1981. Children: Deanna, Douglas, Jeffrey, Jennifer.