Background
Colley, Thomas Elbert was born on February 6, 1928 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Thomas Elbert Senior and Clara Ellen (Miller) Colley.
Colley, Thomas Elbert was born on February 6, 1928 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Thomas Elbert Senior and Clara Ellen (Miller) Colley.
Bachelor, American U., 1952; Master of Arts, American U., 1954; Doctor of Philosophy, Syracuse (New York) U., 1965.
Psychologist, Center Eastern State Hospital, Lakeland, Kentucky, 1958-1965; chief psychologist, U. Louisville Child Evaluation Center, 1965-1973; private practice clinical and child psychology, Louisville, since 1973. Consultant Kentucky Disability Determination Superior vena cava syndrome, Jefferson County Public Defender' General’ s Office, Multichannel Cochlear Implant Program, Whitney Young Job Corps Center, Washington County Schools Special Education, U. Louisville Medical School, Surrogate Parenting Associations, Inc., Family and Children's Agency, Kentucky Easter Seal Hearing and Speech Center, Louisville School for Autistic Children, Tri-County Special Education Cooperative, Kentucky Department Vocational Rehabilitation, Louisville Deaf-Oral School, Shelby County Schools Special Education, St. Matthews AreaMinistries Day Care.
Member Kentucky Board Psychology Examiners, Governor's Commision on Mental Health. Chair advisory board School for Autistic Children. Board directors Kentucky Association for Mental Health.
Sergeant United States Army, 1950-1952, Korea. Member APA, American Association Mental Deficiency, Kentucky Psychological Association, Kentucky Psychological Society, Indiana Psychological Association, Louisville Psychological Society (president), Louisville Pediatric Society, Southeastern Psychological Association.
Married May 20, 1952 (divorced). Children: Glenn, Wendy, Jennifer.