Henry Thomas Norris

Background

Norris, Henry Thomas was born on October 25, 1932 in Nevada, Missouri, United States. Son of Fred F. and Myrtle (Brannaman) Norris.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Pittsburg (Kansas) State University, 1954; Master of Science, Pittsburg (Kansas) State University, 1955; Educational Specialist, Emporia (Kansas) State University, 1966; Doctor of Education, U. Missouri, 1976.

Career

Teacher, Webb Missouri Schools, 1954-1955; teacher, Neodesha (Kansas) Schools, 1955-1961; superintendent, LeRoy (Kansas) Schools, 1961-1965; assistant sales manager, School Specialty Supply Company, Salinn, Kansas, 1965-1966; assistant superintendent, Emporia Unified Schools, 1965-1967; superintendent, Parsons (Kansas) Unified Schools, 1968-1972; president, Moberly (Missouri) Junior College, 1972-1976; department chairman, professor, Baylor University, 1976-1985; associate dean, professor, Oral Roberts U., Tulsa, 1985-1986; headmaster, Lexington Academy, Dallas, 1986-1987; principal, Norris Cons. and Investments, Waco, Texas, since 1987.

Achievements

• Henry Thomas Norris has been listed as a noteworthy Business owner, education administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Chairman Parsons Community Chest, 1968-1972, Parsons Recreation Board, 1968-1972, Emporia Recreation Board, 1965-1967. Board directors Parsons Community Action, 1968-1972. Served to captain United States Army, 1953-1961.

Member National Association Secondary High School Prins., Christian Counselors Texas, Texas professors Education (vice president 1982-1983, Phi Delta Kappa (president 1977-1978).

Connections

Married Pat Main, July 20, 1952 (deceased January 1984). Children: Tom, Christine Norris Horst. Married Frances Cain, June 16, 1984.

Father:

Fred F. Norris

Mother:

Myrtle (Brannaman) Norris

Spouse:

Pat Main

Spouse:

Frances Cain

child:

Christine Norris Horst Norris

child:

Tom Norris