Alvin Morris Pettus

Background

Pettus, Alvin Morris was born on July 13, 1941 in Baskerville, Virginia, United States. Son of Willie C. and Julia M. (Moss) Pettus.

Education

Bachelor of Science, St. Paul's College, 1962; Master of Education, University of Virginia, 1966; Doctor of Education, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1975.

Career

Teacher, science, Danville (Virginia) Public Schools, 1962-1965; assistant supervisor, science, Virginia Department Education, Richmond, 1969-1972; associate professor, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Virginia, 1974-1986; department head, James Madison U., Harrisonburg, Virginia, since 1986; member secondary education, library science and educational leadership, since 1986.

Achievements

• Alvin Morris Pettus has been listed as a noteworthy Program administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

With United States Air Force, 1967-1969. Member School Science Mathematics Association, National Science Teachers Association Delta Kappa, Phi Kappa Phi.

Connections

Married Helene Woody, June 4, 1977. Children: Lana, Meta, Tina.

Father:

Willie C. Pettus

Mother:

Julia M. (Moss) Pettus

Spouse:

Helene Woody

child:

Lana Pettus

child:

Tina Pettus

child:

Meta Pettus