Background
Herrington, James Benjamin was born on January 17, 1953 in New Orleans. Son of James Benjamin Senior and Ruby Mae (Collins) Herrington.
Herrington, James Benjamin was born on January 17, 1953 in New Orleans. Son of James Benjamin Senior and Ruby Mae (Collins) Herrington.
Bachelor of Science in Education, Louisiana Tech U., 1975; Master of Education, Tarleton State University, 1982.
Teacher, coach, Briarfield Academy, Lake Providence, Louisiana, 1975-1976; material expeditor, Brown & Root Construction Corporation, Luling, Louisiana, 1976-1977; material expeditor, Mid-Tex Construction, Fort Worth, 1977; teacher, coach, Glen Rose (Texas) High School, 1977-1978; teacher, head coach, Smith Middle School, Killeen, Texas, 1978-1982; teacher, head coach, Manor Middle School, Killeen, 1982-1984; teacher, coach, Channelview (Texas) High School, 1984-1985; science teacher, Miller Intermediate School, Pasadena, Texas, 1985-1988; counselor, San Jacinto Intermediate School, Pasadena, 1988-1993; organizational specialist, Texas Faculty Association, 1993-1997; owner, DataTrain Inc., Houston, since 1996.
Member National Education Association (recording secretary Republican Educators Caucus 1991-1993), Texas Teachers Association(public relations chairman District IV 1989-1992, political activist team 1986-1993, instrumental and professional development committee 1986-1991, media relations chairman District IV 1990-1992, board directors 1990-1992), Pasadena Educators Association (board directors 1986-1987, president 1988-1990, vice president 1990-1991, secretary-treasurer 1991-1992, editor 1986-1987), Optimists.