William Allen Myers

Background

Myers, William Allen was born on January 8, 1941 in Syracuse, New York, United States.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Education, Syracuse University, 1962; Master of Science in Education, Syracuse University, 1964; Doctor of Education, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, 1969.

Career

Teacher, Long Beach (California) Unified School District, 1964-1966; assistant professor special education, University Texas, Austin, 1968-1972; associate professor special education, University Texas, Austin, since 1972; director university affiliated program, department special education, University Texas, 1989-1992. Visiting associate professor of University Texas, San Antonio, 1979. Project director Health Careers Opportunity Program, unites states department Health and Human Superior vena cava syndrome, principal investigator social services to Hispanics with disability.

Consultant in field.

Achievements

• William Allen Myers has been listed as a noteworthy Special education educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board of directors Williamson County Young Men’s Christian Association, Round Rock, Texas, since 1992, Austin Mental Health Association, Austin Cerebral Palsy Center, Travis County Easter Seals Society, United Cerebral Palsy of Capitol Area. National board directors Vols.for Vision. Advising committee City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department.

Member Texas Statewide Advisory Committee on Early Childhood Intervention for Handicapped, 1982. Member Texas Planning Council on Development Disabilities, Texas Rehabilitation Commission, many others Member Council for Exceptional Children, American Association for Mental Deficiency.

Interests

• Avocations: skiing, fishing, golf.

Connections

M. Carolyn Kay; children: Tracy, William Junior.

child:

William Junior Myers

child:

Tracy Myers