Background
Martin, John Swanson was born on May 7, 1939 in Sulligent, Alabama, United States. Son of Judson Roby and Frances Susan (Rutland) Martin.
Martin, John Swanson was born on May 7, 1939 in Sulligent, Alabama, United States. Son of Judson Roby and Frances Susan (Rutland) Martin.
Associate of Arts, Marion Military Institute, Alabama, 1959. Bachelor, Livingston University, Alabama, 1961. Master of Education, Auburn University, Montgomery, Alabama, 1965.
Educational Specialist, University Alabama, Tuscaloosa, 1975.
Teacher, chairman social studies department, William Polk Davidson H.S., Mobile, Alabama, 1961-1992; department chairman, William Polk Davidson H.S., Mobile, Alabama, 1962-1992; instructor, U. Alabama, summers 1973-1975; teacher, International Language School/Mobile Baptist Association, Mobile, since 1992; teacher, Jesus Film Project, Russia, 1993; teacher, Jesus Film Project, Bulgaria, 1994; teacher, Jesus Film Project, Nicaragua, 1995; teacher, Jesus Film Project, Republic of Macedonia, 1996; teacher, Jesus Film Project, Tanzania, 1997; teacher, Jesus Film Project teacher, Jesus Film Project, China, 1998.
Advisory committee school board race Mobile County Public Schools. Sponsor Fellowship of Christian Athletes Davidson High School, Mobile. Member advisory board Mobile Area Fellowship Christian Athletes.
Deacon, vice-chairman deacon fellowship Dauphin Way Baptist Church. Member steering committee Cottage Hill Christian Academy High School. Member National Education Association, Alabama Education Association, Mobile County Education Association (past treasurer, executive board), Retired Teachers of Alabama, Retired Teachers of Mobile County, National Council for Social Studies, Alabama Council for Social Studies, Mobile County Council for Social Studies (vice president 1977-1978), Alabama History Association, Capstone College of Education Society, Livingston Alumni Association (vice president local chapter), Phi Delta Kappa.
Married Linda Ferrell Isaacs, June 3, 1978. 1 child, Belinda Frances.