Background
Thomas, John Edward was born on January 14, 1948 in Alliance, Ohio, United States. Son of William Joseph and Betty Rowland Thomas.
Thomas, John Edward was born on January 14, 1948 in Alliance, Ohio, United States. Son of William Joseph and Betty Rowland Thomas.
Bachelor of Science, Bowling Green State University, Ohio, 1971. Master of Education, University Akron, Ohio, 1978. Postgraduate, University Akron, Ohio, 1987.
Teacher English Robert E. Peary High School, Rockville, Maryland, 1971—1976. Curriculum supervisor Stark County Department Education, Louisville, 1977—1979, manager Instructional Computer Center, 1979—1982. Elementary principal Military Intelligence Day Elementary, Minerva, 1982—1988.
Superintendent Crestview Local Schools, Columbiana, 1988—1991, Alliance City Schools, 1992—1997, Delaware City Schools, 1997—2003. Educational consultant, since 2003. Adjunct instructor Mount Vernon Nazare University Graduate Program, 2008.
Teacher Technology Educational Leaders, Ohio Technology Commission.
Member Delaware/Morrow Mental Health Board, since 2003, Center Ohio Symphony Board, Delaware, 2001—2005. Member of Buckeye Association School Administrators (Leadership award 2003, Technology Leadership award 2003), American Association School Administrators (President's Technology Leadership award 2003), Delaware Lions Club (membership chair since 2000), Delaware Rotary Club (treasurer since 2004), Phi Delta Kappa.
Married Teresa Ann Hively, June 27, 1970. Children: Brett, Trisha, Kristopher.