Elizabeth Neilson
Female, Deceased Person
1911 – 2001
Who was Elizabeth Neilson?
Elizabeth A. "Betty" Neilson, EDD was a prominent figure in the field of health education and a leader in promoting the wellness and holistic health perspectives in public health.
She was born in West Medford, Massachusetts, the daughter of William and Anatasia Neilson. She graduated from Medford High School in Medford, Massachusetts. She then attended Boston Bouve College and Northeastern University. She graduated from Boston University with a doctorate in education.
Neilson began her teaching career at the Brimmer May School in Chestnut Hill, Brookline, Massachusetts, followed by teaching in the Medford Public Schools for several years. She subsequently joined the faculty of Lowell State College where she became a full professor, then went to Boston College where she became professor and chair in the Department of Health and Physical Education for several years. Her last academic position was at Kent State University in Kent, Ohio where she was Adjunct Professor in the Department of Health Sciences.
She was the coauthor of numerous health textbooks and teachers’ guides. She was the founder and editor-in-chief of the journal Health Values - Achieving High Level Wellness. She also contributed articles to other journal and newsletters including Journal School of Health, Journal of Health, Physical Education and Recreation, Massachusetts Teacher, Teaching About Drugs, Teaching About Vision, and Dental Health Today.
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- Born
- Oct 13, 1911
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Education
- Boston University
- Lived in
- Massachusetts
- Died
- 2001
Submitted
on July 23, 2013
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