Background
Mathis, James O. was born on July 22, 1929 in West Monroe, Louisiana, United States. Son of Dewey Otto and Dessie Lee (Williams) Mathis.
Mathis, James O. was born on July 22, 1929 in West Monroe, Louisiana, United States. Son of Dewey Otto and Dessie Lee (Williams) Mathis.
License professional counselor Art teacher Victoria/Crane Junior High School, Victoria, Texas, 1952-1955. Art teacher Andrews Junior High School, Texas, 1955-1959, counselor, 1959-1963. Associate professor.psychology East Central State University, Ada, Oklahoma, 1965-1967.
Professor, coordinator Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, Texas, 1967-1993, professor emeritus, 1993.
Chairman State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors, 1991. North Texas State University scholar, 1963-1965.
Named an Outstanding Alumnus in Counselor Education U. North Texas, 1992.
Art teacher Victoria/Crane Junior High School, Victoria, Texas, 1952-1955. Art teachers Andrews Junior High School, 1955-1959, counselor, 1959-1963. Associate professor psychology East Central State University, Ada, Oklahoma, 1965-1967.
Professor, coordinator Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, Texas, 1967-1993, professor emeritus, since 1993. Chairman State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors, 1991-1993.
Every person was created for a purpose, and God has a plan and will for every individual.
Member Texas Counseling Association (board directors 1983-1985, 88-91, Distinguished Service award 1983, 84, 91, Presidential award 1986, secretary southern region branch assembly 1984-1986), Phi Delta Kappa (Service award 1985).
Married Peggy Sue Miller, July 21, 1951. Children: Linda Sue, Elizabeth Ann, James A. Bachelor of Science, North Texas.