Background
Mitchell, John Gerald was born on October 8, 1936 in Cadiz, Kentucky, United States. Son of John Carter and Mary Cicero (Terrell) Mitchell.
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John Gerald Mitchell
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Associate of Arts, Bethel College, Hopkinsville, Kentucky, 1960. Bachelor in English Education, Western Kentucky University, 1962. Bachelor's Degree, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1966.
Doctor of Philosophy in Biblical Language, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1970. Doctor of Philosophy in Education Leadership, Vanderbilt University, 1984.
Career
Director admissions Bethel College, 1963. Vocational guidance consultant Baptist Sunday School Board, Nashville, 1970—1972. President, executive director Education Corporation America, 1972—1976.
Seminar leader University Geneva, 1975—1976. Academy dean Truett McConnell College, Cleveland, 1976—1980. Assistant academy vice president Wayland Baptist University, Plainview, Texas, 1982, assistant to president planning, 1990.
Executive director Extra Large Learning, Nashville, from 1991. Adjunct professor education Austin Peay State University, from 1993, interin dean school education, 2003—2004. Presenter in field; consultant University California, Riverside, 1975.
With United States Army, 1956-1958.
Achievements
Religion
At communion only the believer is invited to participate in the bread and cup of Christ.
Membership
Member of Executive Committee Georgia Mountain Program on Aging, Cleveland, Georgia, 1977-1978. Member educational advising committee United States Congressman Edward Jenkins, Georgia, 1978-1979. Member careers committee North.Ga.
Technology School, Clarkesville, 1979.
Served with United States Army, 1956-1958. Member Plainview Chamber of Commerce (governor affairs committee 1985-1987), International Platform Association, World Future Society, American Conference Academy Deans, Society Educators and Scholars, American Association School Adminstrs., Texas Education Association, American Association for Higher Education.
Clubs: International Relations Bethel College (president 1958-1959), Graduate Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (vice president 1968-1969).
Interests
Connections
Married Barbara Jane Hayes, December 18, 1960;children— David Terrell, Angela Carol. Children: David Terrell, Angela Carol.
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Nationality
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Religion
Baptist -
Political Party
Democrat
Awards
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Recipient Teaching Excellence and Campus Leadership award, Sears-Roebuck Foundation, 1990, Outstanding Academic Book award, American Library. Association, 1992.Recipient Teaching Excellence and Campus Leadership award, Sears-Roebuck Foundation, 1990, Outstanding Academic Book award, American Library. Association, 1992.