Billy Joe Lawson

Background

Lawson, Billy Joe was born on September 15, 1941 in Longview, Texas, United States. Son of Roy Lawson, Senior.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Wiley College, 1965; M Natural Science, Oklahoma U., 1968; M of Science Teaching, Texas Southern U., 1974.

Career

Teacher chemistry and biology, coach, Luling (Texas) Indiana School District, 1963-1965; teacher chemistry and biology, coach, Palestine (Texas) Indiana School District, 1965-1978; teacher chemistry and biology, coach to assistant principal, Tyler (Texas) Indiana School District, 1978-1992. President Tyler Area Alliance of Black School Educators, 1989-1992.

Achievements

• Billy Joe Lawson has been listed as a noteworthy Educational administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Steering committee Leadership Tyler, 1992-1993. Mentor Martin Luther King Scholars, University Texas, Tyler, 1992-1993. Member National Association Secondary School Prins., Texas Association Secondary School Prins., ASCD, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Phi Delta Kappa, Kappa Alpha Psi (life member), others.

Interests

• Avocations: golf, basketball, traveling.

Connections

Married Velma Pryor, January 20, 1963 (divorced 1988). Children: Keely N., Billy J., Junior.

Father:

Roy Lawson Lawson

Spouse:

Velma Pryor

child:

Keely N. Lawson

child:

Junior Lawson

child:

Billy J. Lawson