Background
Kent, James William was born on October 11, 1940 in Olean, New York, United States. Son of James William and Evelyn (Currie) Kent.
Kent, James William was born on October 11, 1940 in Olean, New York, United States. Son of James William and Evelyn (Currie) Kent.
Bachelor in Education, Western Washington State University, 1963. Master of Science, University Massachusetts, 1966. Doctor of Philosophy, University Iowa, 1974.
Teacher, Cathlamet (Washington) Public Schools, 1963-1965;
teacher, New Milford (Connecticut) Public Schools, 1966-1968;
assistant professor, Drake U., Des Moines, 1972-1974;
assistant professor, U. Delaware, Newark, 1974-1978;
associate professor physical education, U. Delaware, Newark, since 1978. President, member Christina School District Board Education, Newark, since 1984. Board member Delaware Institute Arts in Education, Newark, since 1988.
Consultant to 8 school districts in Delaware,1975-.
Member Alliance for Health (life, professor honor award 1984, distinguished service award eastern district 1987), National School Board Association, National Association Physical Education in Higher Education, Delaware School Board Association (president 1991-1993), Phi Delta Kappa.
Married Betsy Leland, June 27, 1970. Children: Jennifer, Patrick.