Virgil Nichols

Background

Nichols, Virgil was born on April 1, 1946 in Memphis, Tennessee, United States. Son of John Adam and Vera Elizabeth (Betts) Goempler.

Education

Bachelor, U. West Florida, 1975; Master of Science, Iowa State University, 1982; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Southern Mississippi, 1992.

Career

Academic teacher, Beggs Vocational School, Pensacola, Florida, 1976-1977; teacher second grade, Escambia County Schools, Pensacola, 1977-1978; learning disabilities teacher, Ogden (Iowa) Community Schools, 1978-1982; behavior disability teacher, Maquoketa (Iowa) Community Schools, 1982-1984; behavior disability teacher, South Tama County Schools, Tama, Iowa., 1984-1989; instructor, University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, 1991-1992; assistant professor, Peru (Nebraska) State College, since 1992. Adjunct Professor University of Southern Mississippi, 1992.

Achievements

• Virgil Nichols has been listed as a noteworthy Special education educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

With United States Navy, 1965-1969. Member Council Exceptional Children (teacher education division), Council Children with Behavior Disorders.

Interests

• Avocations: swimming, soccer, tennis, running.

Connections

Married Susan Carol Underhill (divorced). Children: William Joss, Travis John.

Father:

John Adam Goempler

Mother:

Vera Elizabeth (Betts) Goempler

Spouse:

Susan Carol Underhill

child:

Travis John Nichols

child:

William Joss Nichols