Background
Dechenne, James Allen was born on January 7, 1943 in Centralia, Illinois, United States. Son of Royden Louis and Mary Lou (Nicolay) Dechenne.
Dechenne, James Allen was born on January 7, 1943 in Centralia, Illinois, United States. Son of Royden Louis and Mary Lou (Nicolay) Dechenne.
Associate of Arts, Kaskaskia College, Centralia, 1968. Bachelor of Science, Southern Illinois University, 1970. Master of Science, Southern Illinois University, 1971.
Doctor of Education, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1976.
Instructional material director, Illini Junior High School, Jerseyville, Illinois, 1971-1972; district media director, Carlyle Unit School District, Illinois, 1972-1974; assistant professor, Kansas State University, Manhattan, 1976-1978; director curriculum and instructional development, Oklahoma City Community College, since 1978. Adjunct Professor U. Oklahoma, 1980-1987. Consultant in field.
With United States Navy, 1960-1963. Member Association for Educational Communications and Technology.
Married Doris Jane Easley, April 17, 1964. Children: Kelly Sue, Shelly Annual.
