Roy Kenneth Wilson

Background

Wilson, Roy Kenneth was born on July 9, 1913 in Charleston, Illinois, United States. Son of George William and Ruth (Woody) Wilson.

Education

Bachelor of Education, Eastern Illinois State College, 1936. Master of Arts, University Illinois, 1943. Little D. (honorary), Glassboro State College, New Jersey, 1959.

Career

Associate editor, National Printer Journalist, The Printing Industry, Springfield, Illinois, 1935-1937; director public relations, Eastern Illinois U., Charleston, 1937-1942; assistant director division press and radio relations, National Education Association, Washington, 1946-1957; director division press, radio and television relations, National Education Association, 1957-1968; sec-treasurer, staff director, National School Public Relations Association, 1950-1968; executive director, National School Public Relations Association, 1968-1976. Consultant Ednl. Research Service, since 1977.

Achievements

• Roy Kenneth Wilson has been listed as a noteworthy education association executive, consultant by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served to lieutenant Commander United States Naval Reserve, World World War World War II. Member National Education Association, Public Relations Society of America, National School Public Relations Association, American Association School Administrators, Houndslake and Woodside Plantation (South Carolina).

Connections

Son of George William and Ruth (Woody) W. M. Ruth June Royce, August 19, 1939. 1 child, Robert Royce (deceased).

Father:

George William Wilson

Mother:

Ruth (Woody) Wilson

Spouse:

Ruth June Royce

child:

Robert Royce Wilson (deceased)