Background
Merrill, William A. was born in Lowell, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Allen J. and Lillian S. (Seymour) Merrill.
Merrill, William A. was born in Lowell, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Allen J. and Lillian S. (Seymour) Merrill.
Bachelor of Science in Education, Salem (Massachusetts) State College, 1962; Master of Education, Salem (Massachusetts) State College, 1965; Certificate Of Advanced Graduate Studies, Boston University, 1971; Master of Arts, U. Lowell, 1991.
Teacher, Lowell (Massachusetts) H.S., 1962-1970;
guidance counselor, Lowell (Massachusetts) H.S., since 1970. Assistant director Vocational Exploration in Private Sector, Lowell, 1971-1972. Counselor Groton (Massachusetts) -Lowell Upward Bound, 1976-1980.
Administrator Youth Employment/Training Program, Lowell/Dracut, Massachusetts, 1978-1981. Park ranger Lowell National History Park, Lowell, since 1981. Registrar Lowell-Middlesex Academy, Lowell, 1989-1991.
Board of directors St. John's Mens Guild, St. John's Hospital, Lowell, 1990-1991, Lowell Day Nursery, 1984-1987, member employee relations committee, negotiations committee. Board directors Lowell Pastoral Counseling Center, 1980-1983, secretary of corporation, secretary to Executive Committee, chief negotiator. Author guideline on settling housing disputes Lowell Housing Review Board, 1979-1982.
Volunteer numerous political committees Member AARP, Boston Computer Society, Massachusetts School Counselors Association, Association of National Park Rangers, Employees and Alumni Association of the National Park Svc., Salem State Alumni Association, Boston University Ednl. Alumni Association, Lafayette Social Club, New England League of Middle Schools, National Council for Critical Thinking, Salem State College Alumni Association (board directors since 1988).
Married Katherine C. Merrill, November 25, 1965. Children: Scott, Jonathan.