Background
Layton, James Ronald was born on May 1, 1936 in Kings Mountain, North Carolina, United States. Son of James Goethal and Sarah Florence (Parrish) Layton.
Layton, James Ronald was born on May 1, 1936 in Kings Mountain, North Carolina, United States. Son of James Goethal and Sarah Florence (Parrish) Layton.
Bachelor of Science in Education, Appalachian State University, 1961; Master of Arts in Education, Appalachian State University, 1965; Doctor of Education, University of Southern Mississippi, 1972.
Elementary teacher, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, Paw Creek, North Carolina, 1961-1963; junior high teacher, Charlotte (North Carolina)-Mecklenburg Schools, 1963-1966; reading clinician, Charlotte (North Carolina)-Mecklenburg Schools, 1966-1967; instructor, Appalachian State University, Boone, North Carolina, 1967-1970; adjunct faculty, University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, 1970-1972; professor, S.W. Missouri State University, Springfield, 1972-1983; dean College Edition and Psychology, S.W. Missouri State University, Springfield, 1983-1992; associate vice president academic affair, S.W. Missouri State University, Springfield, 1992; associate vice president academic services, S.W. Missouri State University, Springfield, 1992-1994.
Member International Reading Association (Outstanding Service award 1986), College Reading Association (business manager, publications director 1977-1982, president 1982-1983, Outstanding Service award 1991).
Married Barbara Ann Fellows, November 1, 1957. 1 child, Kent.