Background
Scott, John Walter was born on June 2, 1947 in Osceola, Arkansas, United States. Son of Walter Kedrick and Mary Maxine (Austin) Scott.
Scott, John Walter was born on June 2, 1947 in Osceola, Arkansas, United States. Son of Walter Kedrick and Mary Maxine (Austin) Scott.
Bachelor in English with highest honors, U. Arkansas, 1972; Master of Arts in English, U. Arkansas, 1974; Doctor of Philosophy in English, U. Arkansas, 1985.
English instructor, Southwest Texas State, San Marcos, 1977-1980;
director special programs, Southwest Texas State, San Marcos, 1980-1982;
deputy director, National Alliance for Safe Schools, Austin, 1982-1986;
associate Professor of English, National Cheng Kung U., Tainan, Taiwan, 1986-1988;
Professor of English, Pikeville (Kentucky) College, since 1988;
coordinator, development studies, Pikeville (Kentucky) College, since 1989. Coordinator development studies Pikeville College, since 1989, chairman faculty Executive Committee, 1992-1995. Delegate National Crime Prevention Coalition, Washington, 1980.
President Texas Teacher Center, Austin, 1983-1985.
Member of committee on gifted and talented Pikeville Elementary, since 1993. Vice president PTO, Kyle, Texas, 1979-1981. Board directors District Comm.
Network, Chesterfield County, Virginia, 1985-1986. Coach state all-star tournament girl's softball, Texas, 1982, 84. With United States Navy, 1967-1970.
Member Pikeville Elementary Parent-Teachers Association, Phi Beta Kappa.
Married Pamela Sue Morris, March 27, 1971. Children: Leah Christina, John Isaac Austin.