Background
Thomas, Clayton Floyd was born on July 10, 1936 in Greene, Iowa, United States. Son of Lloyd C. and Marlys (Kingery) Thomas.
Thomas, Clayton Floyd was born on July 10, 1936 in Greene, Iowa, United States. Son of Lloyd C. and Marlys (Kingery) Thomas.
Bachelor, University Northern Iowa, 1958. Master of Arts, University Northern Iowa, 1959. Doctor of Philosophy, University Iowa, 1964.
Teacher Iowa City Public Schools, 1959—1960, assistant principal, 1960—1963. Assistant professor Illinois State University, Normal, 1964—1966, associate professor, 1966—1969, professor, 1969—1974, chairman department educational administration, 1974—1983, professor educational administration, 1983—1984, assistant graduate dean, 1984—1988, acting vice president research & graduate dean, 1988—1990, associate graduate dean, 1990—1991.
Member of Illinois Association School Administrators, Illinois Principals Association, National Society School Principals, American Association Higher Education, Lions (president 1966-1967).
Married Bonnie Brown Thomas, August 14, 1955. Children: Terry Lee, Brenda Jane.