Mark Gaston Phelps

Background

Phelps, Mark Gaston was born on May 14, 1951 in Jacksonville, Florida, United States. Son of Burdett Carlton and Lucille Frances (Paul) Phelps.

Education

Bachelor in Psychology, U. North Florida, 1974; Master of Education in Special Education, U. North Florida, 1980; Master of Education in Administration/Supervision, U. North Florida, 1985.

Career

Teacher retarded adults, Duval Association Retarded Citizens, Jacksonville, Florida, 1977-1978; teacher emotionally handicapped students, Baker County High School, McClenny, Florida, 1978-1979; teacher, department chair children's unit, Northeast Florida Eastern State Hospital, McClenny, 1980-1985; teacher, Charles E. Bennett Elementary School, Green Cove Springs, Florida, 1985-1988; teacher, department chair, Green Cove Springs Elementary School, since 1988; assistant principal, Charles E. Bennett Elementary School, since 1993.

Achievements

• Mark Gaston Phelps has been listed as a noteworthy Special education educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Co-director Just Say No to Drugs Committee, Green Cove Springs, 1986-1988. Chairman.Arts and Recreation Committee, Green Cove Springs, 1988-1990. Member Council Exceptional Children, Green Cove Springs Junior Chamber of Commerce (president 1986), Phi Delta Kappa (audit committee 1991).

Interests

• Avocation: short wave radio.

Connections

Married Opal Diane Phelps, October 15, 1983.

Father:

Burdett Carlton Phelps

Mother:

Lucille Frances (Paul) Phelps

Spouse:

Opal Diane Phelps