Background
Polly, Don Gilbert was born on November 7, 1939, in a humble Appalachian two-room home, overlooking the small town of Whitesburg (Letcher County), Kentucky.
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Polly, Don Gilbert was born on November 7, 1939, in a humble Appalachian two-room home, overlooking the small town of Whitesburg (Letcher County), Kentucky.
Attended First Grade at age five in a small two-room (for Grades 1-4 & 5-8) schoolhouse (without utilities) in Whitco, (Letcher County) KY. Graduated North Vernon, IN High School in 1957. Bachelor Of Arts, Morehead State University (KY), 1961; Master of Arts in Education Administration, Morehead State University (KY), 1965; Postgraduate (6th year life certificate), School of Education., Indiana University, 1965-1967; Indiana University School of Law, 1967-68; University of Georgia, 1981 Postgraduate (Ed.D courses), School of Education.
Teacher, Everglades City (Florida) High School, Everglades City, Florida, 1961-1963; Rowan County High School, Morehead, Kentucky, 1963-1965; Muscatatuck State Hospital and Training Center, Butlerville, Indiana, Director of Vocational Rehabilitation, 1965-1967, Training Director, 1981-1982, Superintendent, 1981-91. Counselor, Naples (Florida) High School, 1968-1969.
Vocational Admissions Counselor, Dekalb Tech & College, Clarkston, Georgia, 1969-1971; Assistant Principal, Tucker (Georgia) High School, 1971-1972; Co-owner/director, Little Folks Village Day Care Center and Kindergarten, Lithonia, Georgia, 1972-1981; Member, School Board Jennings County Schools, North Vernon, Indiana, 1982-1984; Florida, Georgia, & Indiana Real Estate Broker.
Member: Southern Indiana Steering Committee, Department Mental Health, 1982; Moderator & Committee member , Governor's Conference on Mental Health, 1984; Board of Directors of Special Services Unit, Special Education Board, Madison, Indiana, 1984-91; National Association of Superintendents for Public Residential Facilities for Mental Retardation; American Association Mental Retardation; Morehead State University (KY) Alumni Association; Jennings County Chamber of Commerce, 1989-91; South Central Indiana Investment Club President, 1988-90; Christian (since age 9); 32nd Degree Mason, Scottish Rite, & Shriner.
Known for his friendly smile.
Sweetheart: Sonia Munoz, born February 3, 1947 in San Jose, Costa Rica, dancing partner, and wonderful companion. Son of Gilbert H. and Martha Jane (Craft) Polly. Children: Kimberly Ann, Dustin Gregory Randall, & Jonathan Benjamin.