Background
Ferris, David Louis was born on July 28, 1934 in Connnersville, Indiana, United States. Son of Louis Arthur and Grace Evelyn (Hunt) Ferris.
Ferris, David Louis was born on July 28, 1934 in Connnersville, Indiana, United States. Son of Louis Arthur and Grace Evelyn (Hunt) Ferris.
Bachelor of Science, Indiana State University, 1956. Master of Arts, Indiana State University, 1958. Diploma advanced graduate studies, Michigan State University, 1961.
Doctor of Education summa cum laude, Indiana University, 1968.
Social studies teacher East Junior High School, Kankakee, Illinois, 1956-1957. Business/English teacher Beaumont High School, St. Louis, 1958. 6th grade head teacher Mark Twain School, Kankakee, 1958-1965.
Sociology/geography teacher Kankakee High School, 1965-1966. Director adult education Kankakee Public Schools, 1966-1968. Dean continuing education Kankakee Community College, 1968-1980.
Assistant dean Winona (Minnesota) State University, 1980-1983. Associate dean North Harris Montgomery Community College, Houston, 1983-1994. Education consultant National College Education, United States Office Education, Washington, since 1974.
Consultant, evaluator North Center Association Colleges and Secondary Schools, Chicago, 1974-1983. Member summer faculty International Business Machines Corporation, Rochester, Minnesota, 1982.
Council president National Eagle Scout Association, Sam Houston area council Boy Scouts American, 1987-1995. Board directors, 1987-1993. Precinct chairman Republican Central Committee, Houston, 1989-1992, member executive board Harris County, 1989-1992.
With United States Army Reserve, 1957-1963. Member American Association Adult and Continuing Education (board directors 1988-1991, Continuing Professional Education medallion 1989, distinguished service award 1990), Adult Education Steering Committee, Kiwanis (distinguished secretary 1971-1980, 85-91, distinguished president 1986-1987, distinguished lieutenant governor 1991-1992, outstanding service award 1990), Masons.
Married Nancy Jean Hartman, March 26, 1966. Children: Debra Jean, Robert David.