Background
Anderson, Russell Dwayne was born on August 23, 1920 in Hendricks, Minnesota, United States. Son of Inest Robert and Florence Clara (Olson) Anderson.
Anderson, Russell Dwayne was born on August 23, 1920 in Hendricks, Minnesota, United States. Son of Inest Robert and Florence Clara (Olson) Anderson.
Student, Mankato State Teachers College, 1938—1939. Bachelor, Gustavus Adolphus College, 1942. Master of Arts, University Minnesota, 1951.
Educational Specialist, University Minnesota, 1957. Doctor of Philosophy, University Minnesota, 1968.
Science teacher & coach Balaton High School, 1942, Hoffman High School, 1946. Principal Cottonwood High School, 1946—1947, Delavan High School, 1948—1951, Park Rapids High School, 1951—1954, Two Harbors High School, 1954—1958. Representative Prudential Insurance Company, Blue Earth, Minnesota, 1947—1948.
Assistant superintendent schools St. Paul, 1958—1967. Superintendent schools, 1967—1982. University and seminar instructor and consultant.
Served to lieutenant (senior grade) United States Naval Reserve, 1943-1946, PTO.
Active member Bay Lake Improvement Association. Member of National Education Association, School Administrators Minnesota (president 1976-1977), Minnesota Association School Administrators 1976-1977, (President's Service plaque 1977), National Academy School Executives (Development award 1975), Dakota County Area Superintendents Association 1980-1981, Minnesota Education Association, Rotary Club, Kiwanis Club, American Legion.
Married Genevieve Dolores Quam, May 2, 1943. Children: Constance, Steven, Kathleen, Rebecca, Mark.