John Michael Otis

Background

Otis, John Michael was born on December 6, 1945 in New Orleans. Son of Shiloh Majol and Eola Regina (Bader) Otis.

Education

Student, United States Air Force Academy, 1963-1966; student, Rhodes College, Memphis, 1966; Bachelor in English Literature, U. New Orleans, 1968; Master of Arts, U. New Orleans, 1977.

Career

Teacher mathematics, English and humanities, New Orleans Public Schools, 1968-1982; director, Spectrum Alternative H.S., New Orleans, 1982-1984; assistant principal, McMain Magnet Secondary School, New Orleans, 1984-1985; principal, New Orleans Center for Creative Arts, since 1985. Independent consultant in arts education, new and emerging programs, facilities.

Achievements

• John Michael Otis has been listed as a noteworthy Principal by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member International Network of Performing and Visual Arts School (board directors, treasurer 1989-1993, 1st vice president 1994-1995, president-elect 1995).

Interests

• Avocations: arts, sailing, fishing, bike riding, children's activities.

Connections

Married Jill Hoadley, December 18,1971. Children: Jason, Jessica.

Father:

Shiloh Majol Otis

Mother:

Eola Regina (Bader) Otis

Spouse:

Jill Hoadley

child:

Jason Otis

child:

Jessica Otis