Richard Ward Collins

Background

Collins, Richard Ward was born on March 7, 1943 in Appleton, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Russell Ward and Eleanore A. (Marx) Collins.

Education

Bachelor of Science, University of Wisconsin, 1965; Master of Arts, University of Wisconsin, LaCrosse, 1972.

Career

Teacher, Waupun (Wisconsin) H.S., 1972-1989; vice president, Wisconsin Education Association Council, Madison, 1984-1989; president, Wisconsin Education Association Council, Madison, since 1989. President Wisconsin Coalition American Public Employees, Madison, 1985-1989.

Achievements

• Richard Ward Collins has been listed as a noteworthy education educator, administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Chairman Wisconsin Educated Association Political Action Committee, Madison, since 1989. Executive vice president Wisconsin CitizenAction, Milwaukee, 1995. Captain United States Army, 1967-1969, Vietnam.

Interests

• Avocation: woodworking.

Connections

Married D. Debra Berndt, October 2, 1976. Children: Emily E.B., Benjamin Warner Bros., Anne Lindsay.

Father:

Russell Ward Collins

Mother:

Eleanore A. (Marx) Collins

Spouse:

D. Debra Berndt

child:

Anne Lindsay Collins

child:

Benjamin Warner Bros. Collins

child:

Emily E.B. Collins