Background
Overton, Willis F. Son of Willis and Gladys Overton.
Overton, Willis F. Son of Willis and Gladys Overton.
Doctor of Philosophy, Clark University, Worcester, Massachusetts, 1967.
Chairman, department psychology Temple University, Philadelphia, 2001—2007, Thaddeus L. Bolton professor, psychology, since 1972. Private practice, Philadelphia, 1986—2008. Sergeant United States Marine Corps, 1953-1956, Camp LeJeune, North Carolina.
President South St. Neighborhood Association, Philadelphia, 1986—1993. Fellow: American Psychological Association (associate editor, development psychology 1978). Member: Society Research Child Development (editor 2000-2006), Jean Piaget Society (president 1979-1980, board directors).
Married Carol Groves, July 19, 1991. Children: Laura Baller, Leslie Mihok.