James Leroy Walker

Background

Walker, James Leroy was born on June 11, 1932 in Platte, South Dakota, United States. Son of Lynn Senior and Phoebe (Halligan) Walker.

Education

Bachelor of Science, University South Dakota, Springfield, 1959. Master of Science, South Dakota State University, 1966. Postgraduate, University South Dakota, Vermillion.

Career

Teacher, Lyman County Schools, Iona, South Dakot, 1951-1953; teacher, Gregory County Schools, Gregory, South Dakot, 1955-1956; postmaster, United States Postal Svc., Iona, 1956-1957; elementary school principal, Fort Pierre (South Dakot) Schools, 1959-1962; junior high school teacher, Brookings (South Dakot) Schools, 1962-1963; elementary school principal, Miller (South Dakot) Schools, 1963-1967; superintendent of schools, Platte (South Dakot) Community Schools, 1967-1993; director, Mid-Control Ednl. Cooperative, Platte, since 1993. Vocational education advisory board South Dakot Public Education Department, 1972-1974.

Chairman Mid Center Ednl. Cooperative, Platte, 1976, secretary-treasurer, since 1980.

Achievements

• James Leroy Walker has been listed as a noteworthy Educational administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Corporal United States Army, 1953-1955. Member National Education Association, South Dakota Education Association (life, treasurer 1964-1970), South Dakota Association School Administrators, National Association School Administrators, School Superintendents Association.

Interests

• Coin collecting/numismatics, collecting antiques, travel, outdoor activities.

Connections

Married Audrey J. Forgey, November 28, 1952. Children: Cindy, Randy, Kelli.

Father:

Lynn Senior Walker

Mother:

Phoebe (Halligan) Walker

Spouse:

Audrey J. Forgey

child:

Kelli Walker

child:

Cindy Walker

child:

Randy Walker