Background
McClain, Benjamin Richard was born on May 20, 1931 in Highland Park, Michigan, United States. Son of Benjamin Richard and Julia (Hockett) McClain.
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McClain, Benjamin Richard was born on May 20, 1931 in Highland Park, Michigan, United States. Son of Benjamin Richard and Julia (Hockett) McClain.
Bachelor of Music, University of Michigan, 1959; Master of Music, University of Michigan, 1967; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Michigan, 1972.
Junior high school teacher, Inkster (Michigan) Public Schools, 1959-1962; high school teacher, Dearborn Heights (Michigan) Public Schools, 1962-1967; attendance officer, Dearborn Heights (Michigan) Public Schools, 1967-1968; assistant high school principal, Dearborn Heights (Michigan) Public Schools, 1968-1969; high school principal, Robichaud High School, Dearborn Heights, 1969-1972; consultant, State Department of Education, Lansing, Michigan, 1973-1974; professor, Florida Atlantic U., Boca Raton, 1974-1979; academic dean, Florida Memorial College, Miami, 1979-1980; professor, U. North Florida, Jacksonville, 1980-1982; professor, Gonzaga U., Spokane, Washington, 1982-1985; with, Seattle Public Schools, 1985-1988; Chief Executive Officer, MELT and Associations, 1985-1988; professor, Valdosta (Georgia) State University, 1988-1998; retired, Valdosta (Georgia) State University, 1998; Chief Executive Officer, Mero and Associations, Valdosta, since 1998.
Co-chairman Athletic Booster Club, Boca Raton, 1977. Member National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, National Community Education Association (human relations chair), Kiwanis, Phi Delta Kappa, Kappa Alpha Psi.
Married Tahlia Helen Ruth Carter, February 9, 1952 (divorced). Children: Terrence, Gerald, Sharalyn, Marilyn. Married Shirley Ann Brown, June 16, 1982.
Stepchildren: Keith, Sheila, Kenneth Hall.