Background
Pharis, William Leonard was born on July 23, 1928 in North Carolina, United States. Son of William L. Pharis.
educational leadership educator
Pharis, William Leonard was born on July 23, 1928 in North Carolina, United States. Son of William L. Pharis.
Bachelor of Science, Georgia Teachers College, 1951. Master of Arts, George Peabody College, 1952. Doctor of Education, Teachers College, Columbia University, 1960.
Associate professor educational administration University Nebraska, Lincoln, 1960-1966. Professor, chairman department educational administration and supervision Auburn University, Alabama, 1966-1969, professor educational leadership, 1981-1985. Executive director National Association Elementary School Principals, Arlington, Virginia, 1969-1981.
Served in United States Coast Guard, 1945-1947.
Married Dorothy Stewart, June 7, 1952. Children: Stewart, Will.