Background
Jonakin, Jim Wayde was born on October 23, 1941 in Fulton, Kentucky, United States. Son of Harry Wayde and Marie (Moore) Jonakin.
Jonakin, Jim Wayde was born on October 23, 1941 in Fulton, Kentucky, United States. Son of Harry Wayde and Marie (Moore) Jonakin.
Bachelor of Science, Murray (Kentucky) State University, 1966; Master of Education, Memphis State University, 1971.
Teacher mathematics and physical education, Germantown (Tennessee) High School, 1968-1970; graduate assistant physical education, Memphis State University, 1970-1971; teacher mathematics and physical education, Shadowlawn Middle School, Bartlett, Tennessee, 1971-1974; principal, Arlington (Tennessee) Elementary School, 1974-1977; principal, Ellendale Elementary School, Bartlett, Tennessee, since 1977. Adjunct instructor State Technology Institute, Memphis, since 1987.
1st lieutenant United States Army, 1966-1968, Vietnam. Member National Association of Elementary School Principals, National Education Association, Tennessee Association Elementary School Principals (editor since 1987), Tennessee Education Association, Phi Delta Kappa, Kappa Delta Pi.
Married Bebe Ann Burford, December 27, 1969. Children: Tambe Lyn, Jana Ree.