Background
Allison, Roy William was born on January 2, 1925 in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Rictor Roy and Margaret Ellen (Reich) Allison.
consultant science education educator
Allison, Roy William was born on January 2, 1925 in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Rictor Roy and Margaret Ellen (Reich) Allison.
Student, Bucknell University, 1946—1950. Bachelor of Science, Shippensburg State College, 1952. Master of Education, Pennsylvania State University, 1957.
Doctor of Education, Pennsylvania State University, 1966.
Mathematics & science teacher Marple-Newtown School, Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, 1952—1956, head, secondary science department, 1956—1959, elementary science consultant, 1959—1968. Assistant professor Pennsylvania State University, Middletown, 1968—1970, associate professor, science education, 1971—1987, professor emeritus, since 1987. Fulbright lecturer Seoul, Republic of Korea, 1970—1971.
Consultant, science education, since 1987. With United States Army Air Force, 1943-1946.
Explorer advisor Boy Scouts America, Broomall, Pennsylvania, 1954—1962. Committee chairman Harrisburg, 1974—1978. Scoutmaster, 1975—1977.
Member of Delaware County Science Teachers Association (president 1954-1955), School of Science & Mathematics Association, National Association Research Science Teaching, Pennsylvania Science Teachers Association (life. Board directors 1972-1980, vice president 1976, president 1976-1977, Meritorious Service award 1976, Distinguished Service award 1980, fellow 1986), National Science Teachers Association (life Distinguished Service award 1985), Lions Club (Broomall, Pennsylvania) (tail twister 1953-1954), Masons Lodge, Phi Delta Kappa, Kappa Delta Pi, Phi Sigma Pi.
Married Zana Louise Cramer, February 26, 1955. 1 child Roy William.