Background
Edwards, John was born on August 31, 1946 in Monticello, Florida, United States. Son of Alexander and Alberta (Robinson) Edwards.
Edwards, John was born on August 31, 1946 in Monticello, Florida, United States. Son of Alexander and Alberta (Robinson) Edwards.
Associate of Arts, Suwanne River Junior College, 1965. Bachelor of Science, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, 1967. Master of Education, University Illinois, 1971.
Teacher Loudoun County School Board, Leesburg, Virginia, 1967—1968. Organizer, planner Kankakeeland Community Action Program, Inc., Illinois, 1968—1969, early childhood education director, 1969—1970, 1971—1974, deputy director, 1974—1977, 1977—1979, executive director, since 1979. Executive board member Concerned Citizens Coalition, Kankakee, since 1983.
Chairman board directors Martin De Porres Nursery, since 1983. Trustee Illinois Health and Welfare Fund, 1980—1983.
Member of Illinois Public Action Club (committee chairman since 1982), National Community Action Executive Directors Association, Illinois Community Action Association.
Married Anna D. Bryant. Children: Kimberly, Deborah, Chinyere, Courtney, Carrie, DeAnna.