Background
Henderson, Leon Nesbit was born on February 22, 1906 in Baker, Florida, United States. Son of Jerry Matt and Eliza Jane (Griffith) Henderson.
Henderson, Leon Nesbit was born on February 22, 1906 in Baker, Florida, United States. Son of Jerry Matt and Eliza Jane (Griffith) Henderson.
Bachelor of Arts.E., University of Florida, 1929. A. M., George Peabody College for Teachers, 1939. Educated Doctorate., Columbia, 1948.
Rural school teacher near Baker, Florida, 1922-1926. Teacher of social studies Henry B. Plant Senior High School, Tampa, 1929-1940. Associate professor and coordinator Sloan project in applied economics University of Florida, 1940-1943, professor of education, since 1945, head department of secondary education, since 1956.
Visiting member of faculty, summer session Columbia, 1946.
Entered active duty United States Navy Reserve, 1943, served as commanding officer Navy V 12 Unit, University Miami, 1943-1944. Instructor training officer, standards and curriculum division Bureau Naval Personnel, Washington, 1945.
To inactive status 1945. Lieutenant commander of The United States Navy Reserve, since 1946.
Commanding officer Reserve Research Company 6-4, 1957-1959.
Because of their sinful state, all human beings stand in need of salvation, and God's gracious provision for this consists in the life and work of Jesus Christ.
Member of faculty, summer session Columbia, 1946. Entered active duty United States Navy Reserve, 1943, served as commanding officer Navy V 12 Unit, University Miami, 1943-1944. Member Association for Higher Education, American Education Research Association, American Association Junior College, Society Advancement of Education, Florida Education Association, Florida Classroom Teachers Association (president 1937-1938, 1938-1939), Florida West Coast Education Association (president 1936-1937), Hillsborough Company Teachers Association (president 1934-1936), National Education Association, Phi Delta Kappa, Theta Chirurgical
Married Elma Haddon Copeland, June 5, 1937. Children: Elma Copeland, Leon Nesbit.