Gerald Lee Norris

Background

Norris, Gerald Lee was born on February 2, 1940 in Effingham, Illinois, United States. Son of Howard C. and Phyllis C. (Koester) Norris.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Education, Eastern Illinois U., 1962; Master of Science in Education, Eastern Illinois U., 1967; Doctor of Education, Illinois State University, 1976.

Career

Art teacher, Robinson (Illinois) Cmty. Schools, 1962-1967; art teacher university high school, Illinois State University, Normal, 1967-1973; principal, assistant principal, Illinois State University, Normal, 1973-1979; dean college education, professor, Western New Mexico U., Silver City, 1979-1986; professor school administration, U. Control Arkansas, Conway, 1986-1987; dean college professional studies, Bemidji (Minnesota) State University, since 1987. Chief Executive Officer Norris Enterprises, Bemidji, since 1980.

Achievements

• Gerald Lee Norris has been listed as a noteworthy Dean by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member cabinet United Way, Bemidji, since 1993. Member Bemidji Cmty. Arts Council (board directors since 1988), Rotary (president Sunrise of Bemidji chapter since 1994).

Interests

• Avocation: antique automobiles.

Connections

Married Ruth E. Norris, August 13,1961 (divorced 1980). 1 child, Heather Raye. Married Joye Kaye Hall, January 1, 1981.

1 child, Jackson Clay.

Father:

Howard C. Norris

Mother:

Phyllis C. (Koester) Norris

Spouse:

Ruth E. Norris

Spouse:

Joye Kaye Hall

child:

Jackson Clay Norris

child:

Heather Raye Norris