Background

Holifield, James Gary was born on April 6, 1967 in Hammond, Indiana, United States. Son of Carl P. and Carol Ann (Chorba) Holifield.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Education, Indiana U., 1990.

Career

Teacher 7th and 8th grade general science, Beiger Junior H.S., Mishawaka, Indiana, 1990-1992; teacher biology/anatomy and physiology, New Prairie H.S., New Carlisle, Indiana, since 1992.

Achievements

• James Gary Holifield has been listed as a noteworthy Secondary education educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served with United States Naval Reserve, since 1993. Member ASCD, National Education Association, Indiana State Teachers Association, Hoosier Association Science Teachers, KC (chancellor since 1991).

Interests

• Avocations: hunting, fishing, coaching, family.

Connections

Married Mary Katherine Chastain, August 8, 1987. Children: Christopher, Katie, Rachael.

Father:

Carl P. Holifield

Mother:

Carol Ann (Chorba) Holifield

Spouse:

Mary Katherine Chastain

child:

Rachael Holifield

child:

Christopher Holifield

child:

Katie Holifield