Background
Cole, David Akinola Son of Nathaniel Jonathan and Betsy (George) Cole.
Cole, David Akinola Son of Nathaniel Jonathan and Betsy (George) Cole.
Student, Milton Margai Teachers College, 1976-1979; Bachelor of Science in Education cum laude, Lincoln U., 1985; Master of Education, Lincoln U., 1986; certified in teaching, U. Georgia, 1990; postgraduate, U. Georgia, 1992.
Assistant teacher, Holy Trinity Boys School, Freetown, 1973-1976;
teacher, assistant library, S.L. Grammar School, Freetown, 1979-1982;
teacher, assistant library, Lincoln U. Missouri, 1983-1986;
educator, Rutland and Clarke County School District, Athens, Georgia, 1987-1989;
educational therapist, Rutland Psychoednl. Superior vena cava syndrome/Georgia Psychoednl. Network, Athens, 1989-1992;
special education teacher, Burney-Harris-Lyons School, Athens, 1992-1994;
assistant principal, Carver Middle School, Monroe, Georgia, 1994-1998;
assistant principal, Georgia high school graduate test coordinator, Clarke Control H.S., Athens, Georgia, since 1998.
Consultant U. Georgia, Athens, 1988-1990, research assistant national research center on the gifted and talented project, 1992-1996. Client counselor N.E. Georgia Residential Superior vena cava syndrome/Department Human Resources, Athens, 1988-1995. High school instructor Clarke County H.S. Evening Program, since 1996.
Member ASCD, National Council Teachers English, Council for Exceptional Children, Association for the Gifted, Council for Children with Behavior Disorders, Professional Association Georgia Educators, Georgia Ednl. Research Association, Psi Chi, Sigma Tau Delta (teachers advisory board since 1992), Kappa Delta Epsilon (Perfect Scholar award 1992), Pi Lambda Theta.
Married Claudia Marcella Campbell, October 4, 1980. Children: Bryan, Claudette, Lynnette.