Background
Helms, Ronald Gene was born on August 3, 1945 in Grafton, West Virginia, United States. Son of Stanley Eugene and Rosemary (Cockrell) Helms.
Helms, Ronald Gene was born on August 3, 1945 in Grafton, West Virginia, United States. Son of Stanley Eugene and Rosemary (Cockrell) Helms.
Bachelor in Education, Fairmont State College, 1966; Master of Arts in Political Science, U. Dayton, 1968; Doctor of Philosophy in Education, Ohio State University, 1972.
Teacher, Carlisle (Ohio) High School, 1966-1969;
teacher, Kettering (Ohio) City Schools, since 1979;
adjunct associate professor education, Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio., since 1972;
associate professor education, U. Dayton, since 1972. Educational consultant various national and state organizations. Presenter numerous educational programs.
Chair Ohio Problem Solving Conference, 1993. Academic coach International Gifted Conference, State Gifted Champions. Building director Ohio Future Problem Solving Program, 1988-1994.
Coach, referee Centerville (Ohio) Soccer, 1971-1978. Chairman Centerville Sister Cities Committee, 1979-1983, 90-93. Member Centerville-Township UnificationCom., 1978-1980.
Expedition leader Boy Scouts American, Philmont, New Mexico, 1980. Member Association Government History (executive director 1985-1994), Ohio Council Social Studies (president 1976-1979, executive director 1982-1985, Outstanding Teacher of Year 1982), National Council Social Studies (board directors 1974-1982, Executive Board), National Association for Gifted Children, Ohio Association for Gifted Education (board directors 1988-1990), Phi Delta Kappa.
Married Sharon Ann Verdigone, June 4, 1966. 1 child, Scott Michael.