Larry Moore Walker

Background

Walker, Larry Moore was born on October 22, 1935 in Franklin, Georgia, United States. Son of Willie B. and Cassandra (Wood) Walker.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Education, Wayne State University, 1958. Master of Arts, Wayne State University, 1963.

Career

Art teacher, Detroit Public Schools, 1958-1964; professor art, University of the Pacific, Stockton, California, 1964-1983; department chairman, University of the Pacific, Stockton, California, 1973-1980; art critic, Stockton Record, 1981-1983; professor, director, School Art & Design, Georgia State University, Atlanta, since 1983.

Achievements

• Larry Moore Walker has been listed as a notable Art educator, administrator, artist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member National Council Art Administrators (president 1983, certified 1988, board directors 1976-1979, 84-87), Dekalb County (Georgia) Council for the Arts (president since 1989), Marta Arts Council, Studio Art Advisory Binney & Smith, Inc., National Association Schools Art & Design (board directors since 1989).

Connections

Married Gwendolyn Elaine Howell, April 5, 1958. Children: Dana Louise, Larry M. Junior, Kara Elizabeth.

Father:

Willie B. Walker

Mother:

Cassandra (Wood) Walker

Spouse:

Gwendolyn Elaine Howell

child:

Larry M. Junior Walker

child:

Dana Louise Walker

child:

Kara Elizabeth Walker