Background
Nichols, James Russell was born on November 9, 1955 in Tomahawk, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Frank Emerson and Rosella Mae (Matson) Nichols.
Nichols, James Russell was born on November 9, 1955 in Tomahawk, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Frank Emerson and Rosella Mae (Matson) Nichols.
Bachelor of Science, University of Wisconsin Stout, 1978.
Instructor industrial arts, Rockridge District # 300, Taylor Ridge, Illinois, 1978-1985; teacher 6th grade, Rockridge District # 300, Illinois City, Illinois, 1985-1994; teacher, Reynolds (Illinois) Elementary School. Supervisor Partners in Job Training, Rock Island., Illinois, 1985-1992. Facilitator District Learning Leadership Team., Edgington, Illinois, since 1993.
Assistant coach Reynolds Baseball Association, 1988-1992. Coach Reynolds Elementary Basketball, 1992-1993. Co-president Rockridge Tri-county Baseball Association, since 1994.
Member National Education Association, Illinois Education Association, Rockridge Teachers Association (Vice-President 1988-1990, president 1990-1992).
Married Mary Ellen Morgan, August 14, 1976. Children: Laura, Frank, Daniel, Brian.