Background
Mitchell, Ronald Warren was born on January 25, 1935 in St. Paul. Son of Warren Benjamin and Marion Lois (Hagerty) Mitchell.
Mitchell, Ronald Warren was born on January 25, 1935 in St. Paul. Son of Warren Benjamin and Marion Lois (Hagerty) Mitchell.
Bachelor of Science, University of Minnesota, 1961; Master of Arts in Education Psychology, University of Minnesota, 1965; Doctor of Philosophy in Education Psychology, University of Minnesota, 1967.
Elementary teacher, St. Paul Public Schools, 1960-1961;
instructor, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, 1961-1966;
assistant executive secretary, International Reading Association, Newark, Delaware, 1966-1974;
director conferences, International Reading Association, Newark, Delaware, 1974-1984;
executive director, International Reading Association, Newark, Delaware, 1984-1989. Member steering committee World Conference on Education for All sponsored by World Bank, United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund and United Nations development program. Member of advisory board Clearing Houseon Reading and Comminication Skills, Education Resources Information Center.
Mem.nat. advisory board Muscular Dystrophy Association of Delaware. National advisory board Center for the Book, Library. of Congress, Washington, 1984-1989. Member read-a-thonDel. chapter Multiple Sclerosis Society, Wilmington, 1983-1989.
Served as corporation United States Marine Corps, 1953-1956. Member American Society Association Executives (key professional associations committee), International Reading Association Clubs: University (Washington).
Married Marlene Ann Haggenmiller, June 28, 1958. Children: Stephen Patrick, Thomas Michael, Margaret Ann, James Francis.