James Ray Watkins

Background

Watkins, James Ray was born on April 3, 1947 in Ridgely, Tennessee, United States. Son of Cecil Cole and Pearl Evelyn (Spence) Watkins.

Education

Bachelor of Science, School of the Ozarks, 1969; Master in Ednl. Administration, N.E. Missouri State University, 1976; postgraduate, U. Missouri, 1983.

Career

Teacher, principal, Van-Far R-1, Vandalia, Missouri, 1969, 71-80; principal elementary, Lincoln County R-2, Elsberry, Missouri, 1980-1988; principal elementary, Cape Girardeau (Missouri) Public School #63, 1988.

Achievements

• James Ray Watkins has been listed as a noteworthy Elementary principal by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board of directors Optimists, Cape Girardeau, 1992. Member Masonic Lodge St. Marks Northern 93, Cape Girardeau. Sergeant United States Army, 1969-1971.

Member ASCD, Missouri State Teachers Association, National Middle School Association, International Reading Association, Community Teachers Association.

Interests

• Avocations: photography, traveling.

Connections

Married Mary Ellen Bowen, Jan.16, 1969. Children: Timothy James, Ellen Denise.

Father:

Cecil Cole Watkins

Mother:

Pearl Evelyn (Spence) Watkins

Spouse:

Mary Ellen Bowen

child:

Ellen Denise Watkins

child:

Timothy James Watkins