Background
Shelton, John Alton was born on February 6, 1936 in Pisgah, Alabama, United States. Son of Harvey M. and Hattie (Johnston) Shelton.
Shelton, John Alton was born on February 6, 1936 in Pisgah, Alabama, United States. Son of Harvey M. and Hattie (Johnston) Shelton.
Bachelor of Science, Jacksonville State University, 1957. Master of Science, University Alabama, 1962. Doctor of Education, University Alabama, 1968.
Principal Alabama Public Schools, 1957—1968, superintendent schools, 1968—1974. Administrator Alabama Department Education, Montgomery, since 1974.
Member of Kappa Phi Kappa.
Married Margaret Sullivan Shelton, June 1, 1960. Children: Tina, John Alton.