Background
Burns, John Luther was born on May 25, 1932 in Walland, Tennessee, United States. Son of John Luther and Hattie Leona (Hatcher) Burns.
Burns, John Luther was born on May 25, 1932 in Walland, Tennessee, United States. Son of John Luther and Hattie Leona (Hatcher) Burns.
Bachelor of Science, University Tennessee, 1956. Master of Science, University Tennessee, 1957. Doctor of Philosophy, University Texas, 1969.
Assistant to dean students, U. Tennessee, Knoxville, 1957-1966; assistant professor of counselor education and psychology, Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, 1969-1972; associate professor, Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, 1972-1978; professor, Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, 1978-1994; professor emeritus, Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, since 1994; private practice, Jonesboro, 1984-1990.
With United States Naval Reserve, 1952-1954. Member American Psychological Association, MidSouth Educational Research Association (board director 1991-1993), MidSouth Educational Research Foundation (board director 1992-1996), Phi Kappa Phi (chapter president 1974-1975).
Married Naomi Jean Staley, June 29, 1957. Children: Martha Kay, Alan Scott.