Background
Thompson, Jean Alford was born on December 25, 1937 in Luverne, Alabama, United States. Daughter of James Aubrey and Cleone (Rhodes) Alford.
Thompson, Jean Alford was born on December 25, 1937 in Luverne, Alabama, United States. Daughter of James Aubrey and Cleone (Rhodes) Alford.
Bachelor of Science, Troy State University, 1959; Master of Science, Troy State University, 1963; Doctor of Education, Auburn U., 1976; postdoctoral, Georgia State University, 1977-1980, 87-91.
Teacher English, DeKalb County Schools, Decatur, Georgia, 1959-1962;
teacher English, counselor, DeKalb County Schools, Decatur, 1964-1972;
school administrator, DeKalb County Schools, Decatur, since 1986;
teacher English, Montgomery County Schools, Montgomery, Alabama, 1962-1964;
counselor, Career Center coordinator, DeKalb College, Clarkston, Georgia, 1972-1978;
assistant to dean of students, DeKalb College, Clarkston, 1980-1981;
dean of students, DeKalb College, Decatur, 1981-1986. Board directors Plus One Corporation. Co-chair Georgia Association Junior Colls.
Conference Committee, 1984. Member Accreditation of Counseling in Related Ednl. Programs Accreditation Teams, 1984, 89, 90.
Member American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (president 1984-1985, treasurer 1983-1984, chair media committee 1978, chair board dirs. 1984-1985) (life), American School Counselor Association (president 1979-1980), Georgia School Counselors Association (president 1972-1974).
Married Kenneth M. Manko. 1 child, James Seaborn Thompson.