Background
Holt, Edwin Joseph was born in Shreveport, Louisiana, United States. Son of James S. and Sammie L. (Draper) Holt.
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Edwin Joseph Holt, American Psychology educator. Certified licensed professional, Louisiana. National Science Foundation fellow, Southern Fund fellow, National Defense Education Act fellow; recipient National.Council of Negro Women's award, 1984, 85, National University Women's Councilaward, 1984, 85.
Education
Bachelor, Center State University, Wilberforce, Ohio, 1958; Master of Science, Indiana U., 1962; Doctor of Education, U. Arkansas, 1972; postgraduate, U. Tennessee, 1976.
Career
Teacher, Caddo Parish School System, Shreveport, 1959-1967; guidance counselor, Caddo Parish School System, Shreveport, 1967-1968; assistant principal, Caddo Parish School System, Shreveport, 1968-1971; principal, Caddo Parish School System, Shreveport, 1971-1974; director special services, Caddo Parish School System, Shreveport, 1974-1980; assistant superintendent, Caddo Parish School System, Shreveport, 1980-1990; now associate professor psychology, Louisiana State University, Shreveport, since 1990. Adjunct assistant professor Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, 1972, N.E. Louisiana U., Monroe, 1973, Louisiana Technology U., Ruston, 1974, Grambling (Louisiana) State University, 1974-1984.
Achievements
Membership
Vice-president N.W. Louisiana United Way, 1987. Director Summer Youth Program, Trinity Baptist Church, 1980-1990. Activie Shreveport Clean Community Commission, 1981-1985, Shreveport Youth Enrichment Program, 1986-1990, Louisiana Parental Involvement Task Force, 1987, Shreveport Task Force on Housing, 1984, Caddo Community Council of Parents and Educators, 1984-1990.
Board directors American Heart Association, 1991-1992, Norwella Council Boy Scouts American, 1983-1987. Finance chairman Carver branch Young Men’s Christian Association Board Management, 1983-1988. Cultural arts chairman Caddo District Parent-Teachers Association Board Mgrs., 1981-1990.
Member National Education Association, ACA, Louisiana Education Association, American Association School Adminstrs., Caddo Assn.Educators, Kappa Delta Pi, Sigma Pi Phi.
Interests
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Married Essie Williams. Children: Lisa Michelle, Rachelle Justine.
Awards
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National Science Foundation fellow, Southern Fund fellow, National Defense Education Act fellow. Recipient National.Council of Negro Women's award, 1984, 85, National University Women's Councilaward, 1984, 85.National Science Foundation fellow, Southern Fund fellow, National Defense Education Act fellow. Recipient National.Council of Negro Women's award, 1984, 85, National University Women's Councilaward, 1984, 85.