Jimmy Ray Ames

Background

Ames, Jimmy Ray was born on February 19, 1951 in Oklahoma City. Son of Lester Ray and Joyce Elaine Ames.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Southeastern Oklahoma State University, 1972; M Behavioral Studies, Southeastern Oklahoma State University, 1977; Doctor of Education, Oklahoma State University, 1982.

Career

Teacher, Tishomingo (Oklahoma) Public Schools, 1973-1979; research and teaching assistant, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, 1979-1982; assistant professor, Bethany College, Santa Cruz, California, 1982-1984; professor, director teacher education, director field experiences, Southwestern Assemblies of God College, Waxahachie, Texas, 1984-1992; associate professor, Evangel College, Springfield, Missouri, since 1992; executive director, Association Christian Teachers and Schools, since 1997. President Ellis County Teacher Advisory Center, Waxahachie, 1990-1992, representative National Council Private School Accreditation, commissioner Texas Private School Accreditation Commission.

Achievements

• Jimmy Ray Ames has been listed as a noteworthy Education educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member ASCD, Association Christian Teachers and Schools (executive director since 1997).

Interests

• Avocations: fishing, baseball cards, old car models.

Connections

Married Annita Lyn White, March 12, 1971. Children: Michell Lynette, Trista Elaine, Jenny Lynn.

Father:

Lester Ray Ames

Mother:

Joyce Elaine Ames

Spouse:

Annita Lyn White

child:

Michell Lynette Ames

child:

Jenny Lynn Ames

child:

Trista Elaine Ames