Background
Arrington, Carolyn Ruth was born on May 20, 1942 in Parkersburg, West Virginia, United States. Daughter of Robert Ray and Grace (Emrick) Dotson.
consultant school system administrator
Arrington, Carolyn Ruth was born on May 20, 1942 in Parkersburg, West Virginia, United States. Daughter of Robert Ray and Grace (Emrick) Dotson.
Associate of Arts, Ohio Valley College, 1962. Bachelor, Fairmont State College, 1964. Master of Arts, West Virginia University, 1966, Doctor of Education, 1994.
Certified Public school administrator, 1993.
Teacher Greenbrier Board Education, Lewisburg, West Virginia, 1964-1968. Supervisor Mason County Board Education, Point Pleasant, 1968-1970. Media specialist Kanawha County Board Education, Charleston, 1970-1971.
Assistant director, director, assistant division chief West Virginia Department Education, 1971-1989, assistant state superintendent schools, 1989-1998. Vice president Arrington Associates, Inc., 1998—2005. Research advisory Chio Valley University, since 2005.
Adjunct professor Ohio Valley University, since 2005. Consultant, speaker in field.
Board directors Young Women’s Christian Association, Charleston, 1988—1991. Member Association Educational Communications and Technology (president 1979-1980, Edgar Dale award 1975, Special Service award 1982), Wva. Educational Media Association (president 1975-1976).
Married Wayne Vernon Arrington. Children: Kevin Ray, Kemp Gray, Korey Shay, Wayne, Kimberly.