Background
Hawkins, J. D. was born on April 7, 1943 in Gainesville, Missouri, United States. Son of R.J. and Thelma (Nance) Hawkins.
Hawkins, J. D. was born on April 7, 1943 in Gainesville, Missouri, United States. Son of R.J. and Thelma (Nance) Hawkins.
BSSE, John Brown U., Siloam Springs, Arkansas, 1966; Master of Science, S.W. Missouri State University, Springfield, 1973.
Coach, teacher, Golden Missouri School System, 1966-1969; coach, counselor, Marshfield (Missouri) Public Schools, 1969-1981; coach, director guidance, Tucumcari (New Mexico) Public Schools, 1981-1986; coach, counselor, Illinois State University Laboratory School, Normal, since 1986. President Preferred Learning Enterprises, since 1989.
Chairman Task Force Teaming for Positive Life Choices. Member Executive Board McLean County Center for Human Superior vena cava syndrome, Bloomington/Normal, since 1990. Member Community Superior vena cava syndrome United, Bloomington/Normal, since 1988.
Member youth advisory board Home Sweet Home Mission, Bloomington/Normal, 1988-1989. Member Illinois Association Counseling and Development (governor since 1988), Illinois School Counselor Association (Vice-President since 1987), American Association Counseling and Development, American School Counseling Association (public relations 1989), National Self-Esteem Counsel, National Peer Helper Association.
Married Janiss Sallee (divorced January 1981). Children: Terry and Tracy (twins).