Robert Spelts received
his AB in Education at Kearney State College, he also earned his
MA in
School Administration from the University of Nebraska.
His experience included: U.S. Office of Education field Representative, Private Research and Writing, Deputy State Superintendent, Education and Management Consultant, Public School Superintendent (twice), Teacher, Grantsman, Elementary Principle, Lecturer.
His major accomplishments included:
directed and coordinated more than eighty-statewide educational programs. Provided the leadership for the development of an entire school system. Developed the exemplary Drop-Out Program for the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. He also generated over 55 million dollars in Federal Funding. Was selected to tour and study school systems within the U.S.S.R..
Recognitions included:
Exemplary Service Award, S.D. Board of Ed.
Melvin Jones Award: Highest Award Lions Int.
Two-Time Idea Fellow
His experience included: U.S. Office of Education field Representative, Private Research and Writing, Deputy State Superintendent, Education and Management Consultant, Public School Superintendent (twice), Teacher, Grantsman, Elementary Principle, Lecturer.
His major accomplishments included:
directed and coordinated more than eighty-statewide educational programs. Provided the leadership for the development of an entire school system. Developed the exemplary Drop-Out Program for the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. He also generated over 55 million dollars in Federal Funding. Was selected to tour and study school systems within the U.S.S.R..
Recognitions included:
Exemplary Service Award, S.D. Board of Ed.
Melvin Jones Award: Highest Award Lions Int.
Two-Time Idea Fellow
Robert R. Spelts
Superintendent
June 1955 - Jan. 1973
