Background
Askins, Billy Earl was born on December 28, 1930 in Burkburnett, Texas, United States. Son of Sidney Earl and Nellie Alice (Johnson) Askins.
Askins, Billy Earl was born on December 28, 1930 in Burkburnett, Texas, United States. Son of Sidney Earl and Nellie Alice (Johnson) Askins.
Bachelor of Science, East Texas State University, 1953; Master of Education, Midwestern U., 1959; Doctor of Education, U. North Texas, 1967.
Instructor, education specialist, Sheppard Technology Training Center, Wichita Falls, Texas, 1955-1965; assistant director teacher administration, U. North Texas, Denton, 1965-1966; teacher, Fort Worth Public Schools, 1966-1967; from assistant professor to professor, Texas Technology U., Lubbock, 1967-1977; associate dean College Education, Texas Technology U., Lubbock, 1978-1990; professor education, Texas Technology U., Lubbock, since 1991. Consultant to universities, federation education laboratories, state education service centers, public schools, state prisons schools, schools of nursing, community colleges, state bar associations, private agys., since 1980. Presenter at professional conferences.
First lieutenant United States Air Force, 1953-1955, lieutenant colonel Reserve to 1981. Member American Ednl. Research Association, Association Teacher Educators (Distinguished Major Professor award 1982), National Staff Development Council, Texas Staff Development Council (board directors 1989-1992), Texas Association Teacher Educators (Executive Board 1987-1989), International Rotary Club, Order Kentucky Colonels.
Married Sydney Loraine Gamblin, February 21, 1954. 1 child, Dewayne Earl.