Background
Sherwood, Robert Petersen was born on May 17, 1932 in Black Diamond, Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of James Brazier and Zina (Petersen) Sherwood.
Sherwood, Robert Petersen was born on May 17, 1932 in Black Diamond, Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of James Brazier and Zina (Petersen) Sherwood.
Bachelor of Science, University Utah, 1956. Master of Science, University Utah, 1957. Doctor of Education, University California, Berkeley, 1965.
Teacher, Arden-Carmichael School District, Carmichael, California, 1957-1959; vice principal junior high, Arden-Carmichael School District, 1960-1961; principal junior high, Arden-Carmichael School District, 1962-1965; vice president, principal, San Juan Unified School District, Sacramento, 1966-1970; associate professor, California State University, Sacramento, 1966-1971; director outreach programs, American River College, Sacramento, 1971-1973; acting associate dean of instruction, American River College, 1973-1974; professor sociology, American River College, 1970-1992; chairman sociology/anthropology department, American River College, 1980-1986; retired, American River College, 1992. President academic senate American River College, 1990-1991.
Very close and personal relationship between God and each individual is possible because God is literally the father of all human beings.
With United States Navy, 1953-1955. Member National Education Association, California Teachers Association, Faculty Association California Community Colleges, Western Association Schools and Colleges, California Federation College Professors, Phi Delta Kappa (life).
Married Merlene Burningham, November 21, 1951. Children: Robert Lawrence, Richard William, Rolene, RaNae.