Background
Russell, Michael J. was born on October 7, 1951 in Birmingham, Alabama, United States. Son of James Edward and Gloria Lucille (Martin) Russell.
Russell, Michael J. was born on October 7, 1951 in Birmingham, Alabama, United States. Son of James Edward and Gloria Lucille (Martin) Russell.
Bachelor of Science, U. Alabama, Birmingham, 1973; Master of Arts, U. Alabama, Birmingham, 1980; Doctor of Education, U. Alabama, Birmingham, 1987.
Laboratory technician, U. Alabama Hospital, Birmingham, 1970-1972; laboratory technician, Mercy Hospital, Birmingham, 1972-1974; manager, The Krystal Company, Birmingham, 1974-1980; teacher, Bessemer (Alabama) Board of Education, 1980-1987; assistant principal, Bessemer (Alabama) Board of Education, since 1987.
Member Bessemer Voters League, since 1986, Planning and Zoning Board, Bessemer, since 1987, Leadership Development Class, Bessemer, 1986-1987. Campaign chairman for city council representative, Bessemer, 1986. Scoutmaster Boy Scouts American, Birmingham, since 1987.
Member Education Association of Bessemer (building representative 1980), Alabama Education Association, National Education Association, National Science Teacher Association, Alabama Science Teacher Association, Omega Psi Chi.
Married Loretta Mayree Oakes, January 20, 1974. Children: Bryan, Marcus.