Background
Bailey, James Andrew was born on March 15, 1957 in Jackson, Tennessee, United States. Son of John Truman and Hazel Bailey.
Bailey, James Andrew was born on March 15, 1957 in Jackson, Tennessee, United States. Son of John Truman and Hazel Bailey.
AS, Jackson (Tennessee) State Community College, 1977; Bachelor of Science, Memphis State University, 1980; Master of Arts, Bethel College, 1989.
Industrial arts instructor, Kirby High School, Memphis, 1980-1983; technical education instructor, Parkway Middle School, Jackson, since 1983. Writing team member State Tennessee Technology Education Curriculum Project, 1984-1990;technical education participant People to People/Citizen Amb. Program, People's Republic China, summer 1991.
Chairman Madison-Chester Association Baptist Singles Council, Jackson, 1990-1991. Member West Jackson (Tennessee) Baptist Church, director, teacher singles Sunday school. Member National Education Association, Tennessee Education Association (Distinguished Classroom Teacher 1997), American Vocational Association, Jackson-Madison County Education Association (president since 1998, Executive Board 1995-1997, chairman instruction and professional development committee 1995-1997, member legislation committee 1995-1998), Tennessee Vocational Association (Technology Teacher of Year 1989), International Technology Education Association (area representative 1991-1992), Tennessee Technology Education Association, West Tennessee Technology Education Association (board member 1990-1992).
Married Lisa McDaniel, June 13, 1992. 1child, Abby E.