Background
Derden, John Kenneth was born on December 17, 1947 in Fort Benning, Georgia, United States. Son of John Bascom and Virginia (Bramlett) Derden.
Derden, John Kenneth was born on December 17, 1947 in Fort Benning, Georgia, United States. Son of John Bascom and Virginia (Bramlett) Derden.
Associate of Arts, Reinhardt College, 1967. Bachelor of Science in Education, University Georgia, 1969. Master of Arts, University Georgia, 1973.
Doctor of Philosophy, University Georgia, 1981.
Teacher English, Cherokee High School, Canton, Georgia, 1969-1970; instructor in history, Emanuel County Junior College, Swainsboro, Georgia, 1973-1976; assistant professor, Emanuel County Junior College, Swainsboro, Georgia, 1976-1984; associate professor, East Georgia College, Swainsboro, since 1984; chairman social science division, East Georgia College, Swainsboro, since 1990.
Board directors Emanuel Arts. Council, Swainsboro, since 1980. Member State of Georgia Board of Review, National Register of Historic Places.
Board grantors, member Mill Creek Foundation. Member Georgia Association Historians (treasurer), Emanuel History Preservation Society, Exchange Club (board directors Swainsboro chapter 1977-1980), Gamma Beta Phi (faculty advisor East Georgia College chapter).
Married Carolyn Mae Graves, September 12, 1970. Children: Mark Todd, Melanie Renee.