Background
Davis, James Taylor was born on August 25, 1928 in Rogersville, Tennessee, United States. Son of Fred Franklin and Betty Esther (Horne) Davis.
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James Taylor Davis
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Education
Bachelor of Science, East Tennessee State University, 1950. Master of Arts, George Peabody College, 1956. Doctor of Education, University of Tennessee-Knoxville, 1972.
Certified teacher, Tennessee.
Career
Teacher chemistry Church Hill, Tennessee, Hebron, Maryland, and Kingsport, Tennessee, 1952—1968. Assistant superintendent curriculum development Kingsport, 1968—1969. Assistant director Kingsport University Center of East Tennessee State University, 1969—1973, director, 1973—1980.
Program development specialist University Virginia Southwest Center, Abingdon, 1980—1981. Dean of continuing education and special services King College, Bristol, Tennessee, since 1981. Professor education Tusculum College, Greeneville, since 1984.
Consultant Member Tennessee Governor's Board Merit Pay for Teachers. Sergeant United States Army, 1950-1952.
Achievements
Membership
Member Tennessee Governor"s Board Merit Pay for Teachers. Served to sergeant United States Army, 1950-1952. Named honorary Kentucky colonel.
Fellow Tennessee Academy Science.
Member Sullivan County History Society, Association Continuing and Higher Education, Tennessee Association Continuing and Higher Education, American Chemical Society, International Platform Association, Kingsport Chamber of Commerce, Phi Delta Kappa. Lodge: Allandale Kiwanis.
Connections
Married Effie Gertrude Bridges, August 1, 1953. Children: Jamie A., Davis Rader, Tammie Lynette.
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Nationality
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Religion
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Political Party
Republican