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.
Born February 4, 1907, Rock House Creek, Sackett, (Letcher Co.) KY
Deceased February 28, 1982, Columbus, IN
Born May 3,1910, (Bull Creek) Watergap, (Floyd Co.) KY
Deceased Nov. 29, 1990, Columbus, IN
Born April 27, 1963, Miami, FL
Born July 10, 1969, Miami, FL
Born July 1, 1975, Atlanta, GA
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Born September 8, 1999 at Charleston, South Carolina
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Born July 22, 1933 (Bull Creek) Watergap, (Floyd County) Kentucky
