Bob Nelson

Background

About Bob Nelson

Dr. Bob Nelson is an Assistant Professor in the Kremen School of Education and Human Development, in the Department of Educational Leadership. He also currently serves as the Founder and CEO of #MilitantPositivity, LLC, a Speaking, Consulting and Podcasting educational organization. In his professional career prior to serving in Higher Education, Dr. Nelson served over seven and a half years as the Superintendent for Fresno Unified, California's 3rd largest school district, serving approximately students. Previously, he served as Fresno Unified's Chief of Staff and held a wide range of educational positions including Elementary Teacher, Resource Teacher, Technology Specialist, Vice-Principal, Principal, and Human Resources / Labor Relations Administrator. In addition to serving in Fresno Unified, he was the superintendent of the Chawanakee Unified School District representing the Sierra foothill communities of Eastern Madera County from 2012-2015. Additionally, Bob previously served as a lecturer in the department of Counseling, Rehabilitation, and Special Education at Fresno State, where he received his Master’s Degree in Educational Administration and Supervision. Bob is also a graduate of the University of Southern California, and recently completed his doctorate in Organizational Change and Leadership from USC in May of 2018. Bob is the father of 7 children, ranging in age from 27 years old, to 8 year old twin boys. He is a huge advocate of foster children, children with special needs, adoption, and social media use in education. Specialties: Community and culture development, social media use in education, public sector union negotiation, recruitment, talent management, staff selection, professional development, mediation, educational leadership, special education, foster/adoption, child development.