Dates

• Existence: 1915 - 1997

Biographical History

Stephen L. Alley (1915-1997) was a professor of education and university administrator in Provo, Utah.

Stephen Lewis Alley was born on September 25, 1915 in Bancroft, Idaho to George Alley and Henrietta Johnson. He graduated from Harvard University with a doctorate degree in education, as well as undergraduate degrees in Math, English, Chemistry, and History. In 1939, he married Maurine Christensen and they had four children. He served as chair of the Department of Education Philosophy and Programs from 1958 to 1962. In 1964, he was appointed as the chairman of the Department of Teacher Education and served in this capacity until 1966. From 1970-1974, Alley was the Dean of the College of Education. He was also the chairman of the Faculty Committee on Teaching. He passed away on May 13, 1997 at his home.

Citation:

BYU Organizational History website, via WWW, Oct. 11, 2012: Dept. of Educational Philosophy and Programs (chair, 1958-1962)

BYU Organizational History website, via WWW, Oct. 11, 2012: College of Education (dean, 1970-1974)

BYU Organizational History website, via WWW, Oct. 11, 2012: Dept. of Teacher Education (chairman 1964-1966)

BYU Organizational History website, via WWW, Oct. 11, 2012: Faculty Committee on Teaching (chairman)

Brigham Young Academy High School website, via WWW, Oct. 11, 2012: BYA~BYH Faculty & Staff (Stephen L. Alley; 1915-1977, b. Sept. 25, 1915, Bancroft, Idaho; Harvard, doctorate in education, Math, English, Chemistry, History; 1939 married Maurine Christensen, four children; served in various capacities in Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; served as professor, dept. chair, and dean of College of Education, Brigham Young University; passed away May 13, 1997 at home in Bountiful, Utah)

Familysearch.org, via WWW, July 3, 2014 (Stephen Lewis Alley; parents: George Alley, Henrietta Johnson)

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