Background
Davis, L. D. was born on May 15, 1933 in Tremont, Illinois, United States. Son of Howard Thomas and Alma (Bennett) Davis.
educational association executive
Davis, L. D. was born on May 15, 1933 in Tremont, Illinois, United States. Son of Howard Thomas and Alma (Bennett) Davis.
Bachelor of Science, Illinois State University, 1955. Master of Arts, Illinois State University, 1964.
Teacher, coach, District 86 Schools, East Peoria, Illinois, 1955-1963;
teacher, coach, Reno High School, 1963-1967;
director special education, Nevada Department Education, Carson City, 1967-1976;
owner, manager, Smokey & Dee's Family Restaurant, Reno, 1976-1980;
executive director Nevada Rural School Alliance, U. Nevada, Reno, 1980-1986;
associate director, National Association State Dirs. Special Education, Alexandria, Virginia, since 1987. Member of national special education committee A.A.M.D., 1973.
Member of national advising committee A.C.L.D., 1974.
Chairman, board directors Nevada Special Olympics, 1974-1976. Member Council for Exceptional Children, National Association State Directors Special Education (president, executive board 1975, secretary past president's council since 1988), Bass Masters Association, Nevada Parent-Teachers Association (life).
Married Judith Ann Johns, December 23, 1982. Children: Michael, William, Sandra, Deborah, Timothy.