Background
Nicely,, Robert Francis was born on January 10, 1940 in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Robert Francis and Jean Isabelle (Baird) Nicely.
administrator education educator
Nicely,, Robert Francis was born on January 10, 1940 in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Robert Francis and Jean Isabelle (Baird) Nicely.
Bachelor of Science, Pennsylvania State University, 1961. Master of Education, Indiana University Pennsylvania, 1965. Doctor of Philosophy, University Pittsburgh, 1970.
Teacher mathematics and chemistry Norwin and Gateway Schools, 1961-1967. Instructional consultant Pittsburgh School District, 1967-1968. Lectr, assistant professor, research associate University Pittsburgh, 1968-1972.
From assistant professor education to professor, associate dean, acting dean Pennsylvania State University, 1972—2002, professor emeritus, associate dean emeritus, since 2002. Speaker in field.
Member Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (board directors 1981-1985, 95-99, chair nominating committee 1986-1987, chair conference committee 1990, executive council 2001-2003, associate editor, co-editor, member editorial board Journal Curriculum and Supervision 1985-1992, Outstanding Affiliate Newsletter and Journal awards 1993, 94, 96, 98, 00, 02), Pennsylvania Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (president 1982-1984, executive board since 1978, editor PASCD Update and Pennsylvania Educational Leadership, 1991-1906, editor emeritus since 2006,, Outstanding Research and Public award 1985, 99, Distinguished Service award 1986, Special Leadership award 1990, 97, President award 2002), Center Pennsylvania Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, Council Professors Instructional Supervision, National Council Teachers of Mathematics (chair instructional issues advisory committee 1992-1994), Pennsylvania Council Teachers of Mathematics (president 1988-1990, Outstanding Leadership and Service award 1983, Outstanding Contributions to Mathematics Education award, 1991, co-editor 4 PCTM Yearbooks), Pennsylvania Education Research Association (president 1987-1988, 94-95, editor Pera-Scope 1985-1995), Phi Delta Kappa (president Pennsylvania state chapter 1984-1985).
Married Donna Comnale, December 29, 1962. Children: Lisa Ann, Scott Alan.