David Alton Cottrell

Background

Cottrell, David Alton was born on September 8, 1941 in Lima, Ohio, United States. Son of Hiram David and Clara Marie Cottrell.

Education

Associate of Arts, Graceland College, 1961; Bachelor of Science in Education, Bowling Green State University, 1964; Master of Arts, Kent State University, 1967; Doctor of Education, U. Akron, 1970.

Career

Social studies teacher, Fairview High School, Fairview Park, Ohio., 1964-1968; curriculum research specialist, Geauga County Schools, Chardon, Ohio., 1968-1970; assistant superintendent, Girard (Ohio) City Schools, 1970-1975; superintendent, Northwood (Ohio) Local Schools, 1975-1982; superintendent, Newark (Ohio) City Schools, 1982-1987; superintendent, Berea (Ohio) City Schools, since 1987.

Achievements

• David Alton Cottrell has been listed as a noteworthy School system administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Berea Cable television Commission, since 1987. Chair suburban schools Greater Cleveland United Way, 1989. Member American Association School Administration, Buckeye Association School Adminstrs.

(chair professional rights and responsibility committee), Mid-American Association School Adminstrs.

Interests

• Avocations: sailing, jogging, golf, tennis.

Connections

Married Barbara Jean Campbell, December 28, 1963. Children: Richard, Deanna, Lynda.

Father:

Hiram David Cottrell

Mother:

Clara Marie Cottrell

Spouse:

Barbara Jean Campbell

child:

Lynda Cottrell

child:

Deanna Cottrell

child:

Richard Cottrell