Background
Hester, James Arthur was born on September 25, 1946 in Little Rock. Son of JamesLynn and Katherine Janet Hester.
Hester, James Arthur was born on September 25, 1946 in Little Rock. Son of JamesLynn and Katherine Janet Hester.
Bachelor of Science, Arkansas Technology University, 1968. Master of Sciences, University Mississippi, 1972.
Instructor artHughes Elementary School, Arkansas, 1968-1971, principal, 1978-1981. Instructor art Hughes High School, 1971-1974, curriculum supervisor, 1974-1978. Educational administrative supreme.Ark.
Department Education, Little Rock, 1981-1990, program support manager evaluation and elementary education, 1990, chairman media center committee, chairman Charlie May Simon reading committee, 1978-1981.
Secretary, treasurer Arkansas Elementary School Council. Association.dir. for Elementary Schools-Arkansas NCA, 1991.
Artist pen and ink drawings. Editor: (newletter) Central Arkansas Cactus and Succulent Society.
Contributor articles to professional journals.
Member of executive board, head usher Sylvan Hills United Methodist Church, North Little Rock, Arkansas, 1982. Senior fellow inart Arkansas Technology University, 1967-1968. Member Association for Childhood Education International (board directors 1982, service award 1975), Arkansas Association Ednl.
Adminstrs., Arkansas Association Elementary School Prins., Arkansas Parent-Teachers Association (board of managers, service award 1982-1985, chairman reflections 1985, v.p.edn.
1985, convention chair 1986, 89, 9a), Arkansas Association School Curriculum Development, Arkansas Association for Childhood Education International (meritorious award 1979), Phi Delta Kappa (editor newsletter Little Rock chapter).
Married Sharon Louise Hensley, June 25, 1983.