Joni Kay Samples

Background

Samples, Joni Kay was born on September 17, 1946 in Phoenix, Arizona, United States. Daughter of Max L. Dorothy Blanche (Stephenson) Johnson.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Northern Arizona U. Master of Science, Northern Arizona U. Doctor of Education, Northern Arizona U.

Career

Teacher primary, Ocean View School District, Huntington Beach, California resource specialist, Ocean View School District, Huntington Beach, California staff development coordinator, West Orange County Consortium, Huntington Beach, California special education local plan area administration, North Coastal Consortium for Special Education, San Diego assistant superintendent, Glenn County Office Education, Willows, California deputy superintendent, Glenn County Office Education, Willows, California. Trainer California State Department Education, Sacramento, since 1988. Part time professor California State University, Chico, since 1988, California State University, San Diego, 1985-1988.

Achievements

• Certified administrator, special educator, California.

Politics

The state should not use its authority to promote particular religious beliefs, nor should it require prayer or worship in the public schools. However, the state should leave students free to practice their own religious convictions.

Views

As human beings people are a part of a cruel and violent and unjust world that feels like it cannot be changed. By accepting forgiveness and liberation, God enables to resist evil and to live life that can make this world a better place.

Membership

Chair finance committee Orland (California) Federated Church, since 1993. Member Special Education Adminstrs. of County Offices (chair 1992-1993), Association California School Adminstrs. (chair of Glenn County charter since 1992), Willows Rotary Club.

Interests

• Avocations: four children, gardening, reading.

Connections

Married John Henry Samples, April 6, 1980. Children: Christopher, James, Jennifer, Carolyn.

Father:

Max L. Dorothy Blanche (Stephenson) Johnson Samples

Spouse:

John Henry Samples

child:

Carolyn Samples

child:

Christopher Samples

child:

James Samples

child:

Jennifer Samples