Joe Lee Norton

Background

Norton, Joe Lee was born on June 1, 1938 in Graham, Texas, United States. Son of Joseph Wesley and Jessie Lee (Keel) Norton.

Education

Bachelor, Texas Wesleyan University, 1960; M of Journalism, University Texas, Austin, 1962; Doctor of Philosophy, U. North Texas, 1986.

Career

Teacher, Adamson High School, Dallas, 1960-1962; teacher, Paschal High School, Fort Worth, 1962-1966; instructor, Temple (Texas) Junior College, 1966-1969; professor, Tarrant County Junior College, Fort Worth, since 1969. Adjunct Professor Tarrant County College, Fort Worth. Correspondent Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1989-1990.

Achievements

• Joe Lee Norton has been listed as a noteworthy Educator, director of student publications by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Texas Junior College Teachers Association, Texas Community College Journalism Association (president 1975-1976), Texas Intercollegiate Press Advisers Association (secretary 1976-1980), College Media Advisers, Community College Journalism Association.

Interests

• Avocation: missionary work.

Connections

Married JoAnn King, July 5, 1968. Children: Gretchen, Jennifer, Byron, Derek.

Father:

Joseph Wesley Norton

Mother:

Jessie Lee (Keel) Norton

Spouse:

JoAnn King

child:

Derek Norton

child:

Byron Norton

child:

Gretchen Norton

child:

Jennifer Norton